[the corner of Oswald's mouth quirks a little bit--and he reaches up to fuss with the collar, shifting how much it's folded over and smoothing down some of the lining, reaching up to settle it better around his neck before flattening it over his shoulders, dragging his palms slowly over the wool before taking his hands away.] There.
[Edward swallows again, as Oswald works on his collar. Trying to force himself to be less tense. There's nothing bad about this bit of contact. It's honestly... nice, really, so he'd like to be able to relax a little more.
Not at all. [the corner of his mouth quirks a bit into a smile that is....well. A little softer and more affectionate than he probably means it to be. And then he's stepping back and out of the way, giving Edward a chance to see himself in the mirror]
...I'd say it suits you quite well. Very handsome.
You're welcome. [he'll take his old coat back and put it in the back, then, after folding it properly, as Edward gets settled in his new coat, before reaching down to pick the blanket back up as well and wait for him to finish.]
[Edward finishes up. Stopping a moment to just... appreciate the coat, a little, before he picks up the basket again. Though he's momentarily distracted just. Looking at Oswald for a moment.
[Edward just...looks at him for a moment, and Oswald blinks a bit--before his expression goes a bit confused. But then he doesn't say anything and says he's ready and oswald just--]
...okay. [he makes for the door, intending to hail a taxi]
[he fidgets for a moment, looking down at the head of his cane] ....I apologize if I've made you uncomfortable at all. I know I can be a little....enthusiastic at times.
...Oh. [yeah he's...not sure he believes that.] Well...if I do, you can tell me, and I'll stop. It's not a problem. In fact I'd--I'd rather you told me. If I do so. So I can stop. [alskdflsdkhf] I'd hate for you to feel uncomfortable.
[that's fine--it's not too much farther to the park, anyway, so the ride is fairly short. And Oswald is climbing out of the taxi and stretching a little, before looking out towards the park and the grounds] Right--let's see if we can find a good spot, then.
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[It looks good on him. That's... He's glad to hear that, from Oswald. And as Oswald reaches out and hesitates, Edward swallows.
He nods.
Go ahead.]
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And then it's done already. He exhales, slow.]
Ah... Thank you.
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...I'd say it suits you quite well. Very handsome.
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Ah...
[Oswald, please, you can't just... say that. While smiling like that and being so nice and ffffffff--]
Um. Thank you...
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So. I believe that one's the winner?
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[aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA--]
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[Yep, okay. That's perfect, actually, he'll. Go do that.]
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Here. I asked the cashier to remove the tags--so you can wear it now, if you like.
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...Um.
Thank you.
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...
And he swallows.]
...Ready.
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...okay. [he makes for the door, intending to hail a taxi]
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...are you alright, Edward?
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[Edward looks up quickly, maybe a little caught off guard by the question.]
Um. Yes...?
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[he fidgets for a moment, looking down at the head of his cane] ....I apologize if I've made you uncomfortable at all. I know I can be a little....enthusiastic at times.
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[Hm????]
Oh, no, you... you haven't. At all. Really.
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[oH HEY GREAT THERE'S THE TAXI]
Ah. There--shall we?
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[But yep, taxi.]
Oh... Right.
[Yeah, okay, he'll just. Get in.]
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Well.
Hopefully Edward will tell him when he's uncomfortable from now on.]
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Oswald seemed glad to drop it. So. He'll just stay quiet.]
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[Edward's keeping an eye out, too, but mostly focusing on following Oswald. And. Maybe he keeps glancing at him. Listen. Give him a break.
...He may have a bit of a crush.]
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