[ The moment passes between them unremarked upon -- quiet, though hardly silent -- as Jake waits for the confirmation. Upon recieving it, his own smile seems to soften to something edged with an unnamed ache. ]
Cool. Seeya soon, Reetz.
[ The kitchen is already bathed in pleasant smells when Rita arrives. Spices bring a sharp edge underneath the sweet mellow notes of honey and cream. Cued by the scent of her approach, Jake is already turned towards the kitchen entrance with a smiling wave. Whatever state she arrives in will earn no outward reaction from Jake, he will recognize her regardless. ]
i'm destroyed
Cool. Seeya soon, Reetz.
[ The kitchen is already bathed in pleasant smells when Rita arrives. Spices bring a sharp edge underneath the sweet mellow notes of honey and cream. Cued by the scent of her approach, Jake is already turned towards the kitchen entrance with a smiling wave. Whatever state she arrives in will earn no outward reaction from Jake, he will recognize her regardless. ]
Hey, hope you like cloves.