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[If Peter notes the patches or the lack of decoration he doesn't say anything or make it obvious. After all Peter lived in a cabin in the middle of nowhere, he definitely had no right to criticize anyone. In spite of the modesty too he can outright tell this is a house with more warmth than his family home ever held.

Peter lays a casual hand on Evangeline's shoulder, the other tucked in his pocket. He looks casual and relaxed thankfully.]

Take your time. I imagine you want to catch up with Evangeline more than me anyhow. I'm just glad to be along for the trip.

[Evangeline leans against Peter gently. So far so good.]

I do want to get to know you! You've made my little girl so happy, after all.

Mom... [Oh, now she's a little embarrassed.]

[Peter absolutely beams. He's trying not to show off those sharp teeth of his of course but he can't help but look pleased.]

It's just because she's made me so happy, ma'am. She's the love of my life.

[He has absolutely no embarrassment in gushing about his affection it seems.]

[Evangeline is blushing a little, but also smiling.] Honey...

Ahh, young love is so nice to see. You don't need to call me ma'am, you can just call me Sara.

[Such a polite young man!]

[Peter is exceptionally good sometimes as masking his first response. The name Sara (even without the 'h') near triggers something in him. He squashes any image of that bitch of a sister of his as he replies.]

Sara then.

Is Dad in the kitchen? I can see if he needs any help with dinner - honey, do you want to come with, or will you be okay talking to Mom by yourself?

[She doesn't want to just ditch him, but she also wants to help her parents make dinner.]

[On one hand Peter does want to keep her within eyesight. It's her parent's place but he's an untrusting soul at time even in the safest of spaces. Evangeline has given him no reason though to not trust her alone with her father -- it's not like she's kidnapped and he's trying to keep her from telling anyone after all.

He tries to keep the moment of unease stuffed down with a sheepish smile, patting her shoulder.]

Trust me, you don't want me anywhere near the kitchen. We'll be fine out here.

[He looks to Sara now.]

Unless you want to go help too? I'll be honest here, I'm useless in the kitchen.

Alright. Love you, honey.

[Evangeline kisses his cheek, then heads to the kitchen to help her dad.]

Oh, no, it'd be rude to leave you all alone. Besides, I want to hear more about you! How did you meet my daughter?

[Peter flushes beautifully with the kiss and the adoration is clear on his face as he watches Evangeline leave for the kitchen. He turns to answer her mother's question with a doting grin.]

Would you believe me if I said it was love at first sight?

"I'd believe that. You have the look of a man smitten."

[She meant more where they met, in what circumstance, etc. but she's not going to contest love at first sight.]

[Peter's smile only brightens at that. Good, he's glad others can see it so readily. It just proves to him more firmly that his love must be real.

That said he did pick up on the unspoken aspect of the question thankfully.]

There's a flower shop I like to go to that happens to be in your daughter's neighborhood. I watched her pass by at least two or three times before I worked up the nerve to go introduce myself.

[He's not lying either, it was at least two or three times. Probably more like thirty or fourty times and he'd been stalking her for months by the time he finally introduced himself.]

"I should've known. She loves that flower hairpin you gave her, I hardly ever see her without it these days."

[Evangeline's a sucker for flowers from her boyfriend, of any variety.]

[Peter softens at that.]

Good.

[He casts a glance to the kitchen and then leans towards Sara.]

Don't tell her this but I had it made for her. I noticed the flowers she liked and had it custom ordered. I was relieved it turned out so well.

"Your secret is safe with me. I'm happy to know you're spoiling her the way she deserves."

How could I not? She deserves every bit of it. She's very good to me.

[And honest he means that in more ways than lewd ones.]

"Good, good. So when are you going to propose to her properly?"

[Peter lights up brilliantly.]

You wouldn't mind if I did?

[Evangeline obviously loved her parents. If they liked him and he even asked for their consent he could only imagine she'd be even happier for the eventual proposal.]

"Of course. She's happier now than she's ever been, and I would know. Why wouldn't I give you my blessing?"

[Evangeline would be absolutely thrilled, it's true.]

[His fluster is brilliant now.]

Ahaha, well, better to be cautious than assume anything, right?

[Because I was stalking your daughter for months, crawling into her bedroom and humping her leg like a dog in heat.]

[Yeah her parents would have Opinions about that.]

"Caution is fine, but my girl deserves the married life of her dreams."

I think she does too. I just hope I'm part of those dreams.

"She's head over heels for you. Trust me-"

What are you two talking about?

[Oh Evangeline's back.]

Oh just this and that~.

[Naturally it's more than that but he's not about to tattle on her mother or anything. Instead he's quick to cross over to Evangeline's side again.]

How's the cooking going?

Almost done! I thought I'd come recruit you for table-setting.

[Peter does like to be helpful, and setting a table is a lot easier than cooking.]

Oh my way, darling~.

[He stops before he skips off though to offer an arm out to Evangeline's mother. His tone is playful to make up for the misstep of not really giving a damn about anyone but Evangeline.]

Oops, don't want to leave anyone behind!

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abnormalizes - 2023-10-05 03:01 (UTC) - Expand