[He doesn't really leave her much time to be nervous; she's barely gotten the question out before he replies, so sudden and certain Virginia isn't sure she heard him at all. Maybe Robert feels the same way, his eyes fixing on her as if he's looking for confirmation of what he's said too. He doesn't take it back though, and she's glad. Her head dips forward for a moment, a soft laugh escaping her as he rambles through an answer that she supposes might be an attempt to sound less eager.
Attempt, not success.]
I would too. [Although she manages to keep her own excitement mostly in check, if only by contrast. But her smile has grown wide and bright, and maybe there's a moment when she actually bounces--just once, only for a second. The simple truth is that she's thrilled for this, the prospect of what might happen between them, especially given those glances and quick answers. Now her desire to linger in the store is replaced with an eagerness to have the evening come, although they do still have a few details to work out.]
Should we meet somewhere, or...? [Place and time, although Virginia is fairly flexible. More to the point, even if she weren't, he's definitely worth clearing her schedule for.]
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Attempt, not success.]
I would too. [Although she manages to keep her own excitement mostly in check, if only by contrast. But her smile has grown wide and bright, and maybe there's a moment when she actually bounces--just once, only for a second. The simple truth is that she's thrilled for this, the prospect of what might happen between them, especially given those glances and quick answers. Now her desire to linger in the store is replaced with an eagerness to have the evening come, although they do still have a few details to work out.]
Should we meet somewhere, or...? [Place and time, although Virginia is fairly flexible. More to the point, even if she weren't, he's definitely worth clearing her schedule for.]