[ The shyness fades with Dirk's words, replaced with a much softer look and warm smile as he begins putting everything away. ]
Of course it's okay. I'd really like that too. I want to spend more time with you.
[ And if he's able to take care of Dirk at the same time, all the better. He isn't the only one wanting some sort of normalcy, reliability — just something steady in his life that can be counted on. K's hoping for the same through their developing relationship; a solid foundation that can be relied on even as everything else might fall apart around it. Something like that doesn't happen overnight, but he feels good about where they're headed together.
Especially when Dirk starts the playlist. He's speaking K's language now and it shows in the way K momentarily stops everything he's doing just to focus on the music. That Dirk took the time to put this together for him... It's an incredibly thoughtful gesture. ]
Thank you for inviting me. I've had a good time today.
[ Oh, he recognises the first song, too. ] I love the music.
[ His smile grows as he resumes seeing to dinner, starting some water boiling in a pot for the noodles. He's gotten the sense that Dirk would probably feel more comfortable helping in some way rather than just watching, so once he's rinsed off the various vegetables from the market as well as Dirk's mushrooms, he gets two cutting boards and knives set up on the counter. ]
Actually I could use your help, if you don't mind. Can you help cut these? Doesn't need to be perfect, just bite-sized pieces.
i forever love this playlist it's perfection
Of course it's okay. I'd really like that too. I want to spend more time with you.
[ And if he's able to take care of Dirk at the same time, all the better. He isn't the only one wanting some sort of normalcy, reliability — just something steady in his life that can be counted on. K's hoping for the same through their developing relationship; a solid foundation that can be relied on even as everything else might fall apart around it. Something like that doesn't happen overnight, but he feels good about where they're headed together.
Especially when Dirk starts the playlist. He's speaking K's language now and it shows in the way K momentarily stops everything he's doing just to focus on the music. That Dirk took the time to put this together for him... It's an incredibly thoughtful gesture. ]
Thank you for inviting me. I've had a good time today.
[ Oh, he recognises the first song, too. ] I love the music.
[ His smile grows as he resumes seeing to dinner, starting some water boiling in a pot for the noodles. He's gotten the sense that Dirk would probably feel more comfortable helping in some way rather than just watching, so once he's rinsed off the various vegetables from the market as well as Dirk's mushrooms, he gets two cutting boards and knives set up on the counter. ]
Actually I could use your help, if you don't mind. Can you help cut these? Doesn't need to be perfect, just bite-sized pieces.