Midnight Manor Private Residence, Monday Evening

[pocketpretzels]

A Thanksgiving feast, even when just for two(ish) people, was still a feast, and thus had required both yesterday and today to be properly prepared. Most of the dishes were the same as last year: the main along with the side dishes of vegetables, potatoes, and stuffing. And yes, of course there were dinner rolls.

New this year was a soup and simple garden salad. Dessert was also the same as last year, with apple cake and butter tarts (along with a batch of the non-vegan variety that had been set aside for Marc).

"It looks fantastic," Watts said, surveying everything laid out on the dining room table. "Will you light the candles, then, while I go fetch us a bottle of wine?"

[ooc: for the beau!]

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[hasaknightjob]

"I'm not saying that isn't in the rotation," Steven replied.

[pocketpretzels]

"But he has opinions on my attempts at wordplay."

[hasaknightjob]

"He's very proud of you," Steven said. He used a piece of dinner roll to sop up some of his gravy.

[pocketpretzels]

"Well, that's very sweet of him. And you."

[hasaknightjob]

"We support you in your endeavors," Steven said. "It's what family does."

[pocketpretzels]

"Your support means a great deal to me," Watts told him, leaning over to press a kiss to his cheek. "Don't know what I would do without it."

[hasaknightjob]

"There's an unlimited amount," Steven told him. "Much like my love."

[pocketpretzels]

"Likewise," Watts told him. "Whatever new things you'd like to try, if I'm not right there trying it with you, then I am your most ardent of supporters."

[hasaknightjob]

Steven reached over to give Llewellyn's hand a squeeze. "Thank you, love. Means a great deal to me. Your courage and support inspires me."

[pocketpretzels]

"Any time, darling. Any time," Watts said. "Though speaking of new things- or at least new places. The school trip is to Quebec this year, how do you feel about going along?"

[hasaknightjob]

"It is?" Steven hadn't paid attention to the announcements. "I forgot we can go on that, being students. Er - I've not gone? As far as I'm aware? So it would be new for me."

[pocketpretzels]

"I have, but I imagine things have changed in the last century," Watts said. "Unlike Toronto, Quebec City holds no- emotional significance to me."

So it was highly unlikely he'd experience a breakdown the way he had during the past spring's visit to Toronto.

[hasaknightjob]

"No chance of bad memories then?" Steven asked. "Or smaller chance at least?"

[pocketpretzels]

"Precisely," Watts nodded. "I know it's hardly some- far-off adventure, but it's a grand city, certainly worth visiting in my opinion."

[hasaknightjob]

"It's entirely new to me," Steven said. "I wouldn't mind giving it a go if you're up for it."

[pocketpretzels]

"I think it's worth a try," Watts said. "After all, we don't take classes that often. So we may not get another chance to go on a school-sponsored trip. It might be fun, being able to sightsee and do other activities with friends."

[hasaknightjob]

"That's a good point," Steven said. "And all the ideas we came up with we can do whenever we like. No harm there."

[pocketpretzels]

"Exactly," Watts nodded. "And do things on our own if we so choose."

[hasaknightjob]

"That's true," Steven said. He started to eat another forkful of stuffing, then hesitated. "Unless something happens to the hotel like on that one holiday. But surely even then that'd be all right? Big city, loads of hotels?"

[pocketpretzels]

"Not so isolated as a- space station? Or whatever that was," Watts agreed. "And simple enough to catch a portal home should we wish."

[hasaknightjob]

"We'll have to look up things about the city," Steven said. "Or do you feel you remember enough to play tour guide?"

[pocketpretzels]

"Oh, I should probably refresh my memory," Watts said. "I'm sure- some of the places of historical interest remain the same but I'm certain things would have changed as well. So yes, we shall have to investigate points of interest."

[hasaknightjob]

"Plenty of time until we go," Steven said. "And I think they make local attractions available? Sort of a guide for potential activities?"

[pocketpretzels]

Watts nodded. "We can join excursions- and of course," he grinned. "Take a day or two to enjoy the view from our hotel room."

[hasaknightjob]

Steven blushed. "Yes. That would. Be nice as well."

Steven suddenly looked worried. "It'd only be us, yeah? No rooming with any others?"