I can ask recommendations, of course... I simply find I get too spoilt for choice with everything set out in front of me.
[even nearly a year after waking, he is still getting used to making his own decisions - partly due to his life before, partly due to their being a limited selection anyway, in his own world. It is one thing, when there are only a couple of options, but when a multitude of choices are laid before him... it simply gets dizzying.]
I am still learning things. Foreign foods, strange fruits...
Bah! You deserve to be spoiled. So for our date I will spoil you thoroughly.
[Which means by the time they are sat down they have a near mountain of food to go through. Luckily, Iskandar can eat all of this so it won't actually go to waste. Which is a relief since he doesn't want to see that happen.
Patting his knee, he grins, inviting Linneus to sit on him.]
[And of course he laughs when he gets asked if he's sure. So he reaches out to take Linneus' hand in his own, pressing a kiss to his knuckles.]
Know this. I always say and do what I mean and I am always sure before I do anything. You will never need to wonder if I am unsure of anything, I give you my word.
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[even nearly a year after waking, he is still getting used to making his own decisions - partly due to his life before, partly due to their being a limited selection anyway, in his own world. It is one thing, when there are only a couple of options, but when a multitude of choices are laid before him... it simply gets dizzying.]
I am still learning things. Foreign foods, strange fruits...
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[Which means by the time they are sat down they have a near mountain of food to go through. Luckily, Iskandar can eat all of this so it won't actually go to waste. Which is a relief since he doesn't want to see that happen.
Patting his knee, he grins, inviting Linneus to sit on him.]
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You understand I shan’t be able to manage this...?
[just so they’re clear, though there is a light chuckle as Iskandar indicates his knee]
You’re quite sure?
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[And of course he laughs when he gets asked if he's sure. So he reaches out to take Linneus' hand in his own, pressing a kiss to his knuckles.]
Know this. I always say and do what I mean and I am always sure before I do anything. You will never need to wonder if I am unsure of anything, I give you my word.
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[the chuckle turning a little shy with that kiss]
I am rarely certain...
[another thing to be a little envious of - or to admire]
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[Which he will start now.]
Would you like to sit here on my lap?
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Yes.
[so long as Rider is happy to have him there; he will contentedly settle himself on the man’s knee.]
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With his fingers, of course. Should he be using a fork? Apparently he's forgotten.]
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[...by hand? well, it's a little surprising but Linneus can follow along well enough, opening his mouth obediently. What is this...?]