*bites his lip on a silent snicker at his deadpan reply (he got tired of my whining three minutes in, sir, I don't have him trained yet)* *warmly, to you both* I'd love to see it. Soon as I can.
*and to you, cheerful as anything* I hear so much about people and places here, it'll be good to put some visuals to the names, you know? *innocently, for Jackie's benefit* And then I can guilt the boyfriend into meeting my family. It's the latch on the coop.
I'll leave you to it
*instantly adds yet another slice of regret to the pile; now that he's finally met you, he wants time to get to know you (if only because love of your House is so much of what makes Jackie who he is)* *offers his hand for another, briefer shake* I'll do my best, sir. (Sir? Definitely sir.) It's great to finally meet you in person. *only half-teasing* Do me a favor, and don't let Jackie work himself into the ground?