Bah, the experimental phase has it's own merits. [but he's ultimately weak and the temple kiss gets,] I'll take the lead so you do not need to worry your friends will go home unfed. I truly do not know how I became the expert cook out of far too many people I know, it is truly a sad state of affairs all around.

[but wards! ah, that's exciting. he's wanted to get a better look at them, how they're made and how they function for a while. the wiggling of pal's fingers, ever moving even now, has him smiling helplessly, pulling one of his hands up to kiss his wrist.

just because he can, which still strikes him.] I don't do parties, in fact generally I hate them, so likely on the 'lack thereof' side of the equation. But you needn't worry about indulging, consider me indulged as we speak.

[a short pause then he decides to clarify,] This, I mean. It is nice. I suppose I should ask about boundaries, including whether I shouldn't simply eh... 'cuddle up' whenever I so feel like it.