he might mean it in a serious way. even knowing him, it's hard to tell. his seriousness is terrifying, but she's long since learned that beneath it lurks a sense of humor dry enough that he'll make her snort with laughter when he uses it. but this isn't a joke. yet she still smiles, eyes narrowing playfully. ❝ hm, ❞ caroline hums, head tilting to the side as she considers. ❝ no, but i could guess? ❞ her face opens into a grin, eyebrows lifting. ❝ i make you feel like...like ditching the pressed suits and wearing those salmon colored shorts guys are wearing now. or, ooh! taking up swing dance. or...drinking half priced margaritas during happy hour while some drunk college student on spring break sings off-key karaoke. ❞