Re: Christmas spirit is in short supply. Nathaniel smirked when Eva's statement on Loki passed through her lips, because he understood it was a promise. Unfortunately, that didn't mean Nate truly believed Loki was ever trustworthy.
Caltrops could almost feel the sand beneath him metaphorically shift just before Eva turned her attention toward him. "Never stop never stopping." He responded, because their relationship was built on a foundation of Andy Samberg routines. Nate nearly corrected his queen until she defined her point further. Oh, quality time. "That sounds delightful..." lie, "for Brayden." Truth. Despite his reputation as a loner, Nathaniel did actually enjoy the company of other people. He merely preferred one on one interactions, large gatherings gave him the indigestion.
"Of course, you will," he added playfully, "and I will attend your get-together." Of course, he would.
Nate felt his phone vibrate against his leg and he fetched the device with his free arm - the one not entangled with Eva. "Speak of the tiny devil," Nathaniel shared the text message from Brayden, who had apparently earned more discipline from Ms. Pryde. "Perhaps a distraction will be nice." He admitted before his thoughts swung wildly again. "Do you suppose Thea is ready?" he asked, more darkly.