[it takes him a moment to realize what Tonic is referring to, and then there's a distinct moment after that where something apparently wonderful dawns on him.]
Oh, that's right! I'd wanted to show you...
[shopping is immediately put on hold while he quickly crosses the room toward Tonic again. he's got an eager grin, and he stretches out an arm before he even reaches his destination.]
Here, give me your hand.
[he's not insinuating that he's going to pull Tonic to his feet or anything; he's going to join him there where he's sitting. he just wants to inflict another "fun" revelation on him.]
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Oh, that's right! I'd wanted to show you...
[shopping is immediately put on hold while he quickly crosses the room toward Tonic again. he's got an eager grin, and he stretches out an arm before he even reaches his destination.]
Here, give me your hand.
[he's not insinuating that he's going to pull Tonic to his feet or anything; he's going to join him there where he's sitting. he just wants to inflict another "fun" revelation on him.]