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[phoenix_temple]

I am really, really sorry. She just gets carried away... [She'll set the table. There is bread and plates and glasses and silverware and she's generally doing the "important guest" thing here.]

[anequal]

It's kind of nice that she likes me, to be honest. Where should I put these flowers?

[phoenix_temple]

We have a vase somewhere in the cabinet, give me a second. I don't want them to wilt... [She thinks it was a sweet gesture. She searches through a cabinet, and pops up with a crystal vase, and sets it in the center of the table.]

She likes you too much, is the problem. And she's worried that I've never dated or anything. My sister was all into boys from the time she was, like, twelve, right? So my mom thinks I'm weird.

[anequal]

Aaah...

The parent thing.

[phoenix_temple]

The parent thing. My dad was never as bad about it, though. Then again, my dad is barely around, so I guess he wouldn't notice as much.

[anequal]

Do dads do that to their daughters as much as mothers too?

[He takes the vase, putting the flowers in Anais' arms for a moment to fill the vase with water, drying off the outside before bringing it to the counter. He takes back the flowers and puts them in there nicely, bringing it back to the table.]

Here you go.

[phoenix_temple]

[She shrugs.] I don't know. I see my dad more in school than I do at home.

Thank you, again. It's really nice of you.

[anequal]

Oh yeah... he's a teacher, right?

[He smiles at her.] Happy Valentine's, I guess?

[phoenix_temple]

Math, yeah. [She smiles a little back at him, but she still feels really dumb.] You, too. Sorry I don't have anything for you... I would've if I'd known you were coming...

[anequal]

It's okay. You couldn't've known if your mom was playing a prank on you, right?

You could just recommend me a few more movies? I watched the ones from last time by the way.

[phoenix_temple]

Oh, it's not a prank. She's very serious. [Anais gives a long-suffering sigh.]

Did you like them? If you want to watch some tonight, it'd be all right. I mean you came all the way out here in the snow...

Again.

[anequal]

They weren't bad! I can't give you any actual... intelligent comments? But I enjoyed them. You have good taste.

I got popcorn.

[phoenix_temple]

We'll eat dinner first, and then we can watch movies. My mom can probably take you home if you're okay with staying late.

[She's just glad her mom didn't do anything too particularly dumb.]

[anequal]

You sleeping well enough lately?

[He points to his shoulder.]

[phoenix_temple]

Yeah, I've been sleeping a lot better. Sorry I dumped everything on you last month. I won't fall asleep on you this time.

[anequal]

As long as you're doing better. All right, let's eat and watch.

[phoenix_temple]

[She will bring the food to the table (no you sit Anthony it's her mom's fault you got called out so don't try to help anymore), and--no she's still really embarrassed and she is going to small talk the awkward away.]

How many dumb heart-themed games did you have to play in school today?

[anequal]

[Ok ok he will sit and wait for her like a good guest.]

Not many? I didn't play -- I sat back and took pictures.

[phoenix_temple]

I feel like all my classes try to do something different for holidays. I appreciate the effort but it just feels silly.

[She sits in her own seat and eyes him a little awkwardly but she's kind of happy he's here. Otherwise it would've been a really long, boring night with movies she's seen a hundred times.]

[anequal]

It is silly to do that in our grades honestly.

[He sees her eying him and smile at her. He didn't have any plans for tonight, so he's perfectly happy having someone to hang out with.]

[phoenix_temple]

I don't think it'll stop until college. [Nope her vision shoots back to the flowers because they're the first thing she can see.]

Just like Halloween and Christmas and Easter and every other thing they can make an excuse for.

[anequal]

People love celebrations.

So, what movie will we be watching tonight?

[phoenix_temple]

If you liked the ones I loaned you, you'll probably like [name of film]. It's kind of obscure, but I think you'll find it interesting.

[She starts listing off random things about the director and the process of making it. please feel free to laugh at her.]

[anequal]

Obscure? Are you trying to push me down the hipster path some more too?

That's fascinating though. I'd like to watch it.

[phoenix_temple]

The best kind of movies are the ones that not everyone knows about. They're the ones that get to try all the new stuff!