Can’t deny, hot chocolate is definitely nice in the evenings. Especially with something from the bakery, if there’s a chance.

[ When you can sneak away from work for a bit to get some time to eat and rest your weary bones? Sweets. That was his usual go to, anyway. The comment gets a small surprised look in his eyes, and a brighter smile in return. He was so glad to hear that. Especially considering he hadn’t been sure if he even got the right guy when this all began! ]

Me too, actually. I was a little worried about the whole… blind date thing, but I’m really glad we met Mark. [ Fidgeting with his yoghurt cup, he glanced up. ] Do you… Think it might be too soon to hope for another? Or well, the first of the non-blind variety, I guess.

[ he added with a little awkward smile. ]