Hats are definitely going to be in his future, at least. And quite likely some gloves besides at the very least. But for the moment, the tea is doing an adequate job of keeping his hands warm, and he doesn't want to move, besides. Even if there is a part of him that can't help but feel that he should offer Beverly a cup of tea.
"Assuming that there aren't... extenuating circumstances, yes."
Extenuating circumstances here including the Observers deciding to shake things up a bit for one reason or another, but he figures that isn't something he needs to actually address. If the thought has crossed his mind surely it's crossed Beverly's, and in either case he doesn't much want to speak of the possibility. Not when they have no way of knowing whether or not the Observers are actively listening to their conversations.
"Although I have to admit it's been... some time since I last experienced a winter like this."
He says nothing about her burrowing closer, either. It's still perfectly reasonable given the weather. And if he should put his arm around her shoulders after a moment of consideration (and he does), it's nothing more than an effort to make sure they manage to conserve as much body heat as possible. Plus it's almost natural given the way her head his resting against his shoulder, and he doesn't think she'd have any objections.
Even if it is a more familiar gesture than is common between the two of them.
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"Assuming that there aren't... extenuating circumstances, yes."
Extenuating circumstances here including the Observers deciding to shake things up a bit for one reason or another, but he figures that isn't something he needs to actually address. If the thought has crossed his mind surely it's crossed Beverly's, and in either case he doesn't much want to speak of the possibility. Not when they have no way of knowing whether or not the Observers are actively listening to their conversations.
"Although I have to admit it's been... some time since I last experienced a winter like this."
He says nothing about her burrowing closer, either. It's still perfectly reasonable given the weather. And if he should put his arm around her shoulders after a moment of consideration (and he does), it's nothing more than an effort to make sure they manage to conserve as much body heat as possible. Plus it's almost natural given the way her head his resting against his shoulder, and he doesn't think she'd have any objections.
Even if it is a more familiar gesture than is common between the two of them.