[He melts. Setting aside his sewing, he leans over and wraps his arms around her waist, pressing his face into her tummy. He holds her like that for awhile, his shoulders shivering slightly with the intensity of his reaction. Only after a bit does he relax, and then very suddenly chuckle....]
I hate to say, but even if my parents were still available to meet, I don't want you to meet them. They had a history of being rather hard on young women...
[He pulls back, smiles a crooked, wobbly smile, and removes his pince-nez to clean them.]
Thank you. I'd... be honored.
Um..
I don't know how things are done in your world. In mine that sort of introduction would require that I spend a few hours with them explaining my intentions, circumstances, future prospects, and waiting for permission to pursue my interest with you.
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Date: 2011-10-27 12:35 am (UTC)I hate to say, but even if my parents were still available to meet, I don't want you to meet them. They had a history of being rather hard on young women...
[He pulls back, smiles a crooked, wobbly smile, and removes his pince-nez to clean them.]
Thank you. I'd... be honored.
Um..
I don't know how things are done in your world. In mine that sort of introduction would require that I spend a few hours with them explaining my intentions, circumstances, future prospects, and waiting for permission to pursue my interest with you.