[Gale does as he's instructed, setting the bag of bagels on the counter before taking his seat and folding his hands neatly in front of him, making note of some of the details of the decor. Though he's only known Berna a short time, he thinks he can tell which touches belong to her and which ones represent Amelia's influence. The variety of plants, the afghan perfect for curling up to read a classic novel with— it's easy for him to see Amelia at home here.
He turns his attention to watching Amelia as she sets about arranging the flowers, considering for a moment before venturing to ask, ever so carefully:]
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He turns his attention to watching Amelia as she sets about arranging the flowers, considering for a moment before venturing to ask, ever so carefully:]
May I ask you... how much of dinner you remember?