[Oh? He's changed his mind? That perks her up a little, and it's clear to see the decision to sit and chat has made her happy. She crosses her legs at the ankles, content to keep sipping her absolutely alcohol-free eggnog, as she has no intentions of embarrassing herself at a holiday party any time soon.]

Ahhh, that I can understand. That's the kind of date I was allowed to experience as well.

[At least, she's pretty sure that's what it was. At the time. Just friends.]

Did you uphold any of the common dating traditions, or did you merely arrive together?