[He doesn't miss that moment of awkward silence, so he powers on kindly.]
That does sound extremely John, I'll admit. So- a baking event, that sounds like a wonderful idea! Plenty of new things for everyone to try, we can enjoy making a bit of a mess together - perhaps we could gather ingredients and cook in the Enclosure, so people have access to enough ovens and the kitchen staff won't kill us for leaving a mess.
No, no no- of course not, Edwin. That's why I'm organising something with him myself, so he doesn't feel like he's been left out of the loop later on if he hears about John's birthday.
[There's an extra warmth in his voice:] We're making this for John. Let me handle Charlie.
[There is a CLEAR drop in his immediate anxiety, quickly replaced by growing enthusiasm.]
Yeah. Yes, fuck yes-- maybe not just baking? Maybe art things too, paint, and instruments, a lot of things John likes doing so if someone doesn't like baking they can still have a good time.
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That does sound extremely John, I'll admit. So- a baking event, that sounds like a wonderful idea! Plenty of new things for everyone to try, we can enjoy making a bit of a mess together - perhaps we could gather ingredients and cook in the Enclosure, so people have access to enough ovens and the kitchen staff won't kill us for leaving a mess.
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Do I have to invite Charlie?
I mean, I guess, does he have to be invited. Because he won't like it if I invite him anyway.
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[There's an extra warmth in his voice:] We're making this for John. Let me handle Charlie.
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Yeah. Yes, fuck yes-- maybe not just baking? Maybe art things too, paint, and instruments, a lot of things John likes doing so if someone doesn't like baking they can still have a good time.