Natasha's brow quirks at his easy response. And she is 100% certain that he has no idea how that comment can be taken. She knows she should just let it sit, bat something easy and challenging back. But - look, sometimes she just can't help herself. To her, flirting is a sport, and she could qualify for the Olympics. Which is way she answers him, all dry humor, "you'll have to buy me dinner first." Maybe she just wants to see if she can get him to turn red. Even pink would be a victory.
True to her word, she's stretches out on the couch on her side as he peruses the menu. Head propped up on her hand, she idly watches the TV screen, letting him take his time with what he wants to eat. She hums thoughtfully as he muses about his relationship with food, taking the tablet back when it's offered over. "I can see how that would be annoying. Alexei used to think he had to increase both the calories and volume he was eating. Melina gave him a very thorough lecture about the science of calories and carbohydrates that he completely ignored." Which is why he's built more like an old grizzly bear on the other side of his long prison sentence.
Perusing the menu, she orders herself a roasted duck curry, then adds on an order of steamed mixed vegetables, chicken satay, and pork dumplings they can both pick at. She's impressed with the amount he let himself order, but this feels like a good opportunity to enjoy a variety of flavors and force him to bring some leftovers home.
She sends the order off with a tip for the driver, and her eyes lift to meet his as he squints at her. Her mouth curls in a smirk. "Guess you're going to have to wait and find out."
truly a mystery of our time!
True to her word, she's stretches out on the couch on her side as he peruses the menu. Head propped up on her hand, she idly watches the TV screen, letting him take his time with what he wants to eat. She hums thoughtfully as he muses about his relationship with food, taking the tablet back when it's offered over. "I can see how that would be annoying. Alexei used to think he had to increase both the calories and volume he was eating. Melina gave him a very thorough lecture about the science of calories and carbohydrates that he completely ignored." Which is why he's built more like an old grizzly bear on the other side of his long prison sentence.
Perusing the menu, she orders herself a roasted duck curry, then adds on an order of steamed mixed vegetables, chicken satay, and pork dumplings they can both pick at. She's impressed with the amount he let himself order, but this feels like a good opportunity to enjoy a variety of flavors and force him to bring some leftovers home.
She sends the order off with a tip for the driver, and her eyes lift to meet his as he squints at her. Her mouth curls in a smirk. "Guess you're going to have to wait and find out."