[ Kaspar is caught, then, only just beginning tea. His smile is only a shade unsure until it settles with van Zieks words and more importantly, the way he says them. Kaspar nods, still feeling bad but turning back to focus on the tea because any apology of his own sounds shallow.
So, he buttons his flannel back up while it heats. Over his shoulder, before he reaches his collar, Kaspar eventually responds with a glance to wherever van Zieks is by then. ]
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[ Kaspar is caught, then, only just beginning tea. His smile is only a shade unsure until it settles with van Zieks words and more importantly, the way he says them. Kaspar nods, still feeling bad but turning back to focus on the tea because any apology of his own sounds shallow.
So, he buttons his flannel back up while it heats. Over his shoulder, before he reaches his collar, Kaspar eventually responds with a glance to wherever van Zieks is by then. ]
Might I... still join you for tea?