The cup set on the table top spun underneath Julian's fingers.
"Oh really? It was just a suggestion, but I'm glad it helped," he replied, somewhat absentmindedly. Though his eyes were focused on Vanessa, seated across from him, his thoughts were obviously elsewhere. Still he struggled to remain in the conversation at present, every moment losing a little more.
"I mean, it's always good to do what you love." Like throwing away someone who helped you do JUST that, huh? Julian almost raised a hand to smack his own head, to silence the impetuous little voice, but managed to stymie the action before he made a scene in the coffee shop.