"I'm uh..." Tom panicked a little and glanced down. He somehow hadn't thought about the fact that they would ask how he was back. The truth was that he felt like shit, but he couldn't quite say that. But he didn't want to lie to them either. "...I'm not great, to be honest, but that's a long story. I'm happy to be here though," he said with a smile and stood in line with them. Just breathe, Tom. You're in control, not your nerves. "I think I'll go for tea. And you?"
Robin watched as Tom panicked. They looked a bit concerned when he finally said that he wasn't doing so great. They had noticed the dark circles under his eyes. "You don't have to say another word. I appreciate you coming to meet me even with... Whatever is going on." Robin smiled at him. "I'm a chai latte sort of person." They said.
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Tom smiled, instantly put at ease when Robin seemed to understand him and he didn't need to explain. He glanced at the menu. "I've never had one of those... I suppose now's as good a time as any to try something new."
Robin smiled. "That's the spirit. It's really good. I think you would enjoy it." They smiled at Tom. "Are you the adventurous sort then?" They asked with a grin.
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Tom looked at them and chuckled a little. He repressed the thought of saying Sure thing, I'm currently on a fun adventure of losing my mind over the recent discovery my mom's a fucking serial killer.
"Not really," he said, shrugging. "I haven't travelled much, if that's what you mean. Are you?"
Robin nodded. "Yeah. I like to go hiking and being out on the water and go boating. I've traveled all over the state. I like going to state parks and stuff."
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Tom's eye widened a little. "Wow, that sounds amazing! Do you have a favourite place?"
Robin grinned. "The U.P. definitely. I love it there. It's gorgeous year round and it's especially beautiful in the fall. Some places right on the border of Canada is breathtaking and the lakes... Perfect, if a little cold." Robin glanced at Tom's eye patch. They wanted to ask but thought better of it.
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Tom smiled as they spoke so passionately about their favourite spot. "I've never been, but you make it sound wonderful..."
Robin nodded. "I have pictures from my last trip up there. I can show you once we sit down."
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