*gulps his mouthful of water a little too quickly and tries not to look too pained as he reminds himself that Vairë is still getting used to the reality that her son is in a relationship with another man* *can totally sympathize, of course*
*is rather relieved by their waiter's interruption* *listens to you give your drink order before ordering a half-bottle of the house red for himself and Vairë, looking at her questioningly—* —if that suits?