[He can't deny that he's impressed with what Steve's done with the space in only a few days, it looks like a real home now. Everything smells good, looks inviting, but there's such an air of tension. It's like they're both trying too hard and he doesn't want this to get weird and strained.
So he stops Steve as he goes to grab a bowl and fill it with water, hand clasping over his wrist firmly, and tugs him to sit down.]
Uh-uh, she had some water a little bit ago, she can wait. We're gonna play twenty questions.
[It's so stupid, but he can remember it working as an ice breaker in other situations. Questions leading to conversation, leading to relaxing.]
I get to start, so-- my first question, is it true you were arrested for running nude on your college campus?
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So he stops Steve as he goes to grab a bowl and fill it with water, hand clasping over his wrist firmly, and tugs him to sit down.]
Uh-uh, she had some water a little bit ago, she can wait. We're gonna play twenty questions.
[It's so stupid, but he can remember it working as an ice breaker in other situations. Questions leading to conversation, leading to relaxing.]
I get to start, so-- my first question, is it true you were arrested for running nude on your college campus?