[He had been interested even before knowing there was a personal connection to the event— learning that has only made him that much more curious, though this is clearly something that will need to be spoken of delicately.]
I— look forward to attending.
[With or without her, he still intends to do his part to support the arts, but there's more to his saying so. Should she decide to go herself and in need of a friendly face, he'll be there.
He slows his own pace to keep up with her. He won't hound or allow this to spoil their lunch, but brushing it off entirely seems a little too cold. Instead, he gently steers things in a slightly different direction.]
I actually came to your office today with the intent of offering an invitation of my own, but... perhaps now is not the time.
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[He had been interested even before knowing there was a personal connection to the event— learning that has only made him that much more curious, though this is clearly something that will need to be spoken of delicately.]
I— look forward to attending.
[With or without her, he still intends to do his part to support the arts, but there's more to his saying so. Should she decide to go herself and in need of a friendly face, he'll be there.
He slows his own pace to keep up with her. He won't hound or allow this to spoil their lunch, but brushing it off entirely seems a little too cold. Instead, he gently steers things in a slightly different direction.]
I actually came to your office today with the intent of offering an invitation of my own, but... perhaps now is not the time.