She offered a hand to him, and it took him a few moments to realize she was looking to shake hands. Oh, sure, he shook hands with people he worked with, but this was so out of context, it really managed to go over his head. But, luckily, she had a good deal to say, and he took her hand, and shook it firmly.
“And, obviously, I’m John. You clearly knew that, otherwise you wouldn’t be calling me that! And while yeah, I could be walking around naked, and for all I know, we will be, that doesn’t mean I wanted to start from naked. No, you have to start wearing clothes and see where things go. But, look, if I seem flustered, it’s mostly because the moment you came back, I pretty much had flashbacks about how we could have had a threesome, and it seems you aren’t against the principle of the thing, even if it’s just the two of us…” Of course, he was still shaking her hand, even with all of that rambling. So, he finally let go and waved over to the couch.
“But, um, where are my manners? By all means, sit! I can get you something to drink if you want, soda, tea, coffee, stuff like that.” It wasn’t much of a save, but it was an attempt.
While amused, Rose manages not to laugh as he seems bemused by her manners. Perhaps it was a little more formal than necessary, but something about it struck her as the right way to go about things here. "If I'm wrong, you're welcome to correct me, but I certainly hope I'm not. I'm not against the principle or the practice. Obviously I'd like to know that the third party involved is on board with me as well, but we can start with you and work up to adding them." Her eyes flick to where their hands are still joined, a snort finally escaping being stifled. There's only so much she can suppress before a little laughter has to be allowed out.
She takes a seat on the couch, hands folding primly in her lap for now. "Your manners seem to be functioning just fine from my purview. Some water will be fine, or perhaps lemonade if you have it." It wasn't on the list of beverages offered, but it never hurts to ask.