[It's certainly not something Nate does often. The pub owner makes him clarify twice before she does it.
He doesn't expect anything to come of it, and it's not why he did it. She's already got his attention with the book, so he'd enjoy it very much if for the first time ever, buying drink worked for someone. It's also because he hasn't seen her before, she looks a touch nervous and it's unusual to see someone her age reading a book in a pub. If a drink flatters her for a second, it seems worth it.
He feels like he feels her eyes on him, but he's trying hard not to turn.
A such, he's visibly surprised when she approaches. His brow arches, but he doesn't pause from sipping his drink even when he can see she's stopping by.]
Don't mention it. [He gives his shoulders a heavy shrug.]
Like to see someone reading an actual book. [He cocks his head toward her bag.]
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He doesn't expect anything to come of it, and it's not why he did it. She's already got his attention with the book, so he'd enjoy it very much if for the first time ever, buying drink worked for someone. It's also because he hasn't seen her before, she looks a touch nervous and it's unusual to see someone her age reading a book in a pub. If a drink flatters her for a second, it seems worth it.
He feels like he feels her eyes on him, but he's trying hard not to turn.
A such, he's visibly surprised when she approaches. His brow arches, but he doesn't pause from sipping his drink even when he can see she's stopping by.]
Don't mention it. [He gives his shoulders a heavy shrug.]
Like to see someone reading an actual book. [He cocks his head toward her bag.]
Good one, too.