[to the average observer, a thank-you might have seemed strange at this point in the conversation. but, it makes sense to Tek, and seems to lighten something about him in the same way it does for Tonic.
half of the reason he'd decided to take the risk and try to say anything at all about what was on his mind was the fact that he trusted Tonic to know what to do with it, or at least know how to be careful in reacting to it. a little careful and gracious handling goes a long way.
and with that, things seem to be a little more clear between them. as they've done with each of their meetings so far, some groundwork has been laid out.
so, Tek is able to match the smile and let his mind shift to a new subject--one that he is far more confident in.]
no subject
half of the reason he'd decided to take the risk and try to say anything at all about what was on his mind was the fact that he trusted Tonic to know what to do with it, or at least know how to be careful in reacting to it. a little careful and gracious handling goes a long way.
and with that, things seem to be a little more clear between them. as they've done with each of their meetings so far, some groundwork has been laid out.
so, Tek is able to match the smile and let his mind shift to a new subject--one that he is far more confident in.]
In that case--flowers or food?