@Aeric_K_Aldheim "Huh? Oh.. yeah. It's delicious."
Ian spoke softly, gazing up at Aeric. "I take it that yours is good too?"
Ian knew that dwelling on the situation wouldn't do him much good... but he didn't feel as though he could drop it. Not entirely.
@Aeric_K_Aldheim Annnddd there it was. Aeric wanted more communication right?
"I think I need a little bit to compose myself before I try anything." His gaze lowered, afraid that his response would upset Aeric. "I don't want a shrinking spell to backfire; who knows what would happen-."
@Aeric_K_Aldheim Ian squeezed Aeric's hand in response. He just needed to make sure that Barley was misinformed; gods, he didn't think he could ever be ready to meet someone like him.
Luckily, the waiter returned with their meals, snapping Ian back to reality.
@Aeric_K_Aldheim Ian gave Aeric a small smile. He wouldn't be surprised if this was brought up later... but they were done talking about it for now, and that's what mattered.
"Hey... I love you."
@Aeric_K_Aldheim Ian couldn't hide the disappointment that he was feeling. No matter how he tried to explain his feelings, he felt like he always messed up.
"Aeric I-." Shaking his head, Ian let out a sigh. "Just forget I said anything, okay? Let's just try to have a good night..."