[ the joke settles something inside thomas that the awkwardness of before had kicked up, not quite an insecurity but a worry. he finds himself smiling back before sipping some more of his wine, finding his glass nearly empty.
so he takes the lull in conversation as an invitation to refill their glasses. ]
The only thing missing now is a game of rugby on. [ he remarks after a moment, letting his gaze take in the pub. it'd be possible, wouldn't it, to pretend that this is london instead of a whole other planet. thomas doesn't allow himself the luxury. ]
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[ the joke settles something inside thomas that the awkwardness of before had kicked up, not quite an insecurity but a worry. he finds himself smiling back before sipping some more of his wine, finding his glass nearly empty.
so he takes the lull in conversation as an invitation to refill their glasses. ]
The only thing missing now is a game of rugby on. [ he remarks after a moment, letting his gaze take in the pub. it'd be possible, wouldn't it, to pretend that this is london instead of a whole other planet. thomas doesn't allow himself the luxury. ]