If Horvath only knew any lack of enthusiasm on his part was out of concern for the cats! As it is, he does wonder briefly over the more subdued greeting, but then she's wrapped in a long arm for a gentle bear hug, and all is right with the world. This winter hasn't treated him too badly, between her visit and Bel's baking his favorite cookies, and now she's bringing him more food. He'll have to visit her next time, in the outdoors, for some exercise. "Goodness! U have mentioned you're dangerous? But of course you can tempt me. There's tea ready, to go with them." He so rarely has guests, and his excitement over her visit is palpable, dignified though he typically tries to be.
The last time she was here, the cats never came properly out of hiding, although Smoke came around to sniff at her when she was asleep. They're accustomed to Horvath falling asleep sprawled in chairs or couches with a book across his chest, so the familiarity was good. This time, Smoke is on top of the chair instead of under it, even if she does look like she wants to escape notice, so that's an improvement?
"Come, sit, and I really need to get both of you here for tea at once. Are you... still being kept busy?" He ignores the wary cats, inviting Mara over to the small grouping of chairs and coffee table he uses for what little entertaining he does do. The teapot and cups are laid out, and a plate with some crackers and cheese and cut apple, because here he was trying to be healthy.
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I *think* I have the settings fixed, now.
Date: 2015-04-05 08:19 pm (UTC)The last time she was here, the cats never came properly out of hiding, although Smoke came around to sniff at her when she was asleep. They're accustomed to Horvath falling asleep sprawled in chairs or couches with a book across his chest, so the familiarity was good. This time, Smoke is on top of the chair instead of under it, even if she does look like she wants to escape notice, so that's an improvement?
"Come, sit, and I really need to get both of you here for tea at once. Are you... still being kept busy?" He ignores the wary cats, inviting Mara over to the small grouping of chairs and coffee table he uses for what little entertaining he does do. The teapot and cups are laid out, and a plate with some crackers and cheese and cut apple, because here he was trying to be healthy.