He had to admit, he wasn't expecting Nate to pull out a literal crown of any sort -- but it sure was pretty, and made the teenager grin like a dork.
"Oohh...! I guess you win..!"
@RomanoffBree At home? No, no-- well, yes... But.."
Richie awkwardly spoke his words, hands fumbling with gestures as he attempted to lie, only to fall as short as an umpa lumpa on a stump.
"I wanted to stay away for awhile. I just wanted some comics."
Finally, a truth.
"Well, if takes you accepting it-- then I guess I'll accept that."
Richie's arm went to rest over the others shoulder, granting the goofiest of smiles he has ever gave before ruffling Nate's hair.
"Adorable Nate!"