[It was a small wonder that he even knew her eating habits by now. Definitely an A for effort on his part, and she'll take what she's offered even though she doesn't start eating immediately. Her eyes drift back toward the refreshments table where, indeed, Percy seems to be guarding the snack table and sampling a bit of everything. Oh well.]
So I see. [She didn't seem to pick up on his internal struggles, seeing how she was busy with her own while convincing herself that Ron had somehow changed his mind. After all, he'd been on the quiet side for most of the evening. Well, quiet for him, anyway.
Except...that was a compliment, wasn't it? That was most certainly a compliment, never mind it was sort of backhanded. She just makes a face, unsure if she wants to laugh, blush, or roll her eyes.]
Thank you. And look...no red lipstick this time. [A teasing smile. Yes, she remembers that conversation quite well.] I wasn't sure how this would look.
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So I see. [She didn't seem to pick up on his internal struggles, seeing how she was busy with her own while convincing herself that Ron had somehow changed his mind. After all, he'd been on the quiet side for most of the evening. Well, quiet for him, anyway.
Except...that was a compliment, wasn't it? That was most certainly a compliment, never mind it was sort of backhanded. She just makes a face, unsure if she wants to laugh, blush, or roll her eyes.]
Thank you. And look...no red lipstick this time. [A teasing smile. Yes, she remembers that conversation quite well.] I wasn't sure how this would look.