[ don't worry about the kissing; there can be plenty of that later, and they can always play footsies until then.

meanwhile, lydia's just going to get comfortable in her seat; unwind her scarf and nudge her handbag underneath her seat. and look incredibly affronted at that first bit. ]

What? No, I have no reason to stand you up. I would have at least texted you.

[ then look a little apprehensively at the wine glass he's nudging her way. ]

You know, I think I'll pass? I've already had way too much to drink on an empty stomach, and unless you want to be carrying me home again, I think we should respect drinking laws.

[ the compliment isn't ignored, but it isn't acknowledged either. of course she looks good. lydia always looks good. ]