Dinner Party for Two || Guy and Lucius
He scratched his chin sheepishly as he strolled down the street of the village, peering into various shops and restaurants as they passed. Every so often, he stole a glance to the person beside him to make sure they woudn't be separated by the crowds, but Lucius always managed to keep a measured pace beside him.
He scratched his chin sheepishly and resisted the urge to clear his throat, because he didn't even have anything to say. Dread his impulsive habit of inviting people for food or drink! Not that it wasn't a blast most of the time, especially with the younger fellows of Caelin and Ostia who enjoyed a generous drinking buddy, but the Lycian clergymen were so far out of his range of experience and understanding he didn't even know where he could step.
Er, figuratively.
The sidewalks in this town were well-worn with age and use, but they were still quite clearly marked.
When they'd cleared the entire row of his usual haunts and he realized none of them could guarantee a vegetarian meal, he turned slowly to his companion, head hung. "S-so sorry, Lucius, I uh. . . I guess I didn't really get to know the areas around town that well yet." He fought the urge to curl into himself in shame and instead pulled his head back to meet Lucius in the eye (why was he so much shorter than so many people? D-darn Lycians!). "I-If there's somewhere you'd like to dine instead, I would raise no objections! By my honor, I will pay for you to eat your fill, and we sh. . . we shall have a pleasant conversation and catch up!!"
Then the words that left his mouth reached his ears and he could feel his face flush with heat. It was too late to take it back now; he'd only make himself look worse. He pursed his lips and stared hopefully at Lucius' face, searching for a response.