[He lets her surprise run its course: he just went through the same thing, after all. She's also even gotten more energetic than he remembered, though truly, it has been a long time.
He's usually a pretty direct guy, despite the fact that he conveys his messages in a calm and laid-back fashion. Being vague and purposefully dodging the point weren't things he'd do in serious situations. ...Usually, but this situation is beyond exceptional, so breaking a few habits may only be expected.
...Or really, wasn't that already in his habit, albeit a very, very old one, and he just simply didn't get the chance to make use of it again, ever since then?
So in response, he just maintains his soft outlook. He briefly address her statement, but doesn't explain--]
Not at all. This phone is yours, and there's a GPS system on the main menu. Can you tell me where you are, and I'll let you know where the nearest restaurant is? I'll come and meet you as quickly as I can. ...We might have a lot of catching up to do, I think. [--though that may be because his eyes might've already done so.]
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He's usually a pretty direct guy, despite the fact that he conveys his messages in a calm and laid-back fashion. Being vague and purposefully dodging the point weren't things he'd do in serious situations. ...Usually, but this situation is beyond exceptional, so breaking a few habits may only be expected.
...Or really, wasn't that already in his habit, albeit a very, very old one, and he just simply didn't get the chance to make use of it again, ever since then?
So in response, he just maintains his soft outlook. He briefly address her statement, but doesn't explain--]
Not at all. This phone is yours, and there's a GPS system on the main menu. Can you tell me where you are, and I'll let you know where the nearest restaurant is? I'll come and meet you as quickly as I can. ...We might have a lot of catching up to do, I think. [--though that may be because his eyes might've already done so.]