Justin liked that idea and he smiled gratefully at her when she suggested in, his eyes lighting up a little as he went over it in his own head and decided it might just work.
"You're brilliant! That's a perfect idea," he told her and his smile only grew as the rest of what she had said registered. They were friends, so of course she was glad, but it was still nice to hear it.
"I'm glad, too," he nodded. He reached forward before he could overthink it and talk himself out of it to brush his fingers against his, reaching to hold her hand if she'd let him.
"You look beautiful," he added a heartbeat later. His cheeks colored briefly with a hint of a blush, always self conscious around Padma, but he meant it. She looked absolutely lovely tonight, as always.