[He's seen this before. Taryon removes the wrapping and angles the bottle away from him before gripping the cork in one hand. He twists the bottle, once, twice, thrice, again....
[He holds the bottle over the champagne glasses and pours a drink for the two of them. Some of the drink has dribbled over the side and coats Taryon's hand, but this is why he has the cloth napkins at hand.]
So you're an expert at opening them? [He grins and sets the bottle against the basket.] I did manage to save what's inside.
[Taryon takes a large sip of his drink, and once done, he keeps it held while he continues eating. As he makes his way through on sandwich, he sets the baked goods closer to Dolph, gesturing for him to try them.
It's a lovely day, if one ignores the danger in town. Taryon gazes out towards the forest in silence as he meditates on the peaceful setting.]
[Taryon looks over the forest, looking like any collection of trees back home at first glance, then noticing the odd vines and magical atmosphere when he actually focuses. It's difficult to imagine an entire patch of nature suddenly disappearing. One man fighting a bunch of trees sees rather ridiculous. ]
I'm not really into guys that pick fights all the time [except when it makes them look cool, but everyone has lapses in judgement] so it's a bit...yeah. But I'm flattered that you'd try to defend me if something happened.
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It's slow going.] Hold on, I'm getting there...
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[ he isn't fussed. ]
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Almost...
[He alternates between twisting and tugging until he hears a hissing noise. From there, he slowly works on the cork...
It pops off, rolls into the grass, and a burst of champagne spills onto the blanket before he can right it.] Got it!
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Congrats.
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So you're an expert at opening them? [He grins and sets the bottle against the basket.] I did manage to save what's inside.
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[ dolph grabs his glass. ]
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[He raises his glass.] To whatever happens next!
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To the future.
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It's a lovely day, if one ignores the danger in town. Taryon gazes out towards the forest in silence as he meditates on the peaceful setting.]
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This was nice.
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We can do this more often, if you want.
...As a friend thing, or whatever. [Anything that gives a chance for Taryon to socialize.]
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Yeah. It's not a bad idea.
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Sounds perfect. As long as the forest won't kill us, of course.
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That should deter any problems.
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I could do it.
[ pushed hard enough, determined enough, angry enough . . . and dolph could do anything. ]
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Are you trying to impress me?
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Is it working?
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["You remind me of Grog when you say you want to literally beat up the forest" is not a good way to guarantee a second date.]
I think I'm just confused. [A beat.] I get it, you looks pretty strong, but I'd rather not...have you burn this all down.
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Don't worry about it. It's just me making a shitty joke.
[ it's the only kind of humour he really knows. ]
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...I mean. You never know about a guy you just met, right?
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[ maybe that was his mistake. if alex wasn't the first, his only . . . but then again, who would even date him? he hasn't had much luck. ]
I wouldn't take it personally if you have an issue.
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[ and he always looks cool in a fight. ]
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No one's perfect. [He'll have to see how Dolph is like when they're in danger again before he can decide how he feels.]
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