[ It wasn't a good sign that she left the table. Diego assumed the worst, feeling that Rey needed to distance herself from him. She'd misunderstood what he previously said; he didn't mean that they wouldn't talk at all, just not talk about the serious subjects that were on his mind. The confusion was a glaring example of his inability to effectively communicate when his emotions were involved. He could talk about books, movies, music and current events but when it came down to his feelings... it was the one thing that would bring back his stutter.
He straightened up in his seat and readied himself for when Rey returned. Her question didn't surprise him yet Diego didn't answer right away. Mike made a reappearance with bread. He gave Rey a wide grin. ]
Thanks for helping with that. We've told him not to use those server trays. I don't think he'll do that again. Are you ready to order?
[ Diego looked to Rey, biting down any response to anyone at the moment. He felt anything he said would be wrong so instead, he'd follow her lead. If she ordered, he'd follow suit. If she needed more time, he'd wait. His hands unconsciously toyed with the bundled silverware left on the table. ]
we can switch to prose, if that helps!
He straightened up in his seat and readied himself for when Rey returned. Her question didn't surprise him yet Diego didn't answer right away. Mike made a reappearance with bread. He gave Rey a wide grin. ]
Thanks for helping with that. We've told him not to use those server trays. I don't think he'll do that again. Are you ready to order?
[ Diego looked to Rey, biting down any response to anyone at the moment. He felt anything he said would be wrong so instead, he'd follow her lead. If she ordered, he'd follow suit. If she needed more time, he'd wait. His hands unconsciously toyed with the bundled silverware left on the table. ]