[ He nods enthusiastically, even if he hopes not all of their time together has to revolve around food. Should he say something? Should he wait for another time? He doesn't want to ask for too many favors all at once. So maybe it's best to wait. ]
[ Still, there's no harm in chatting about other things. ]
[ Soon he finishes his food, then glances at Steve. He's both bubbling over with the need to talk to him, and scared that he'll say something wrong and ruin things again. Besides, why would Steve even want to hear anything? But they were friends, right?.. ]
[ Another glance, quickly averted back to his empty plate. He might be a little flustered. ]
So... um... what have you been up to?..
[ During the time they haven't seen each other, he means. ]
no subject
[ Still, there's no harm in chatting about other things. ]
[ Soon he finishes his food, then glances at Steve. He's both bubbling over with the need to talk to him, and scared that he'll say something wrong and ruin things again. Besides, why would Steve even want to hear anything? But they were friends, right?.. ]
[ Another glance, quickly averted back to his empty plate. He might be a little flustered. ]
So... um... what have you been up to?..
[ During the time they haven't seen each other, he means. ]