doesn't blame her, he was more of a play kind of person too. "How's your German....or would an English play be better?"

chuckles lightly and flushes lightly too. "Ah, ja, right. Hmm, well I was looking at some before we arrived. We could watch Anna Karenina or Iwanow?"

smiles and nods. "Ja, I'll get us tickets when I head back to Berlin."

certainly going to be wearing a suit...however he hadn't thought about a bowtie. "You'd rather the bowtie than a tie?"

flushes at the leash comment. "Ah, ja, I'll make sure to look appropriate for the occasion."

nods. "Definitely Elizabeta. I would never make you go home after such a late night. It will be ready for you when you arrive." He says sipping at his own tea.

shakes his head. "No, it's good. I'd like to save room for the Goulash."

nods as he turns his gaze on the tea, enjoying it for what it is as he waits.

shakes his head. "Don't worry. You've been nice enough to invite me over for food."

laughs. "I make sure he eats, no worries there."

can tell she cares even if she tries to hide it. She as known her for a while. "Hmm, I suppose...but I'm sure you know that he's a secretly good cook."

can't disagree with that. "I'll give you call when he does." He laughs lightly.

would have to think about that. Gilbert tended to make a lot of food when he cooked. "I'm never sure when he does cook so I probably wouldn't give him too much warning."

nods. "Most days, ja. I like homemade meals." He answers honestly.

does have three. "They're doing great. Still as energetic as ever but much more obedient. You should come visit them."

had actually. "I've taught them how to shake your hand and play dead."

flushes getting distracted with Elizabeta's second question. "...my love life?" He wouldn't really say he had one.

her an awkward look. "....it comes with the intimidating face....I guess." He wouldn't say he was too serious for one...he was just bad at it.

glances down at his lap. "Intense?" He was sure he had heard someone call him that before. "And it's fine...if I can talk about this with anyone it would be you more so than Roderich or mein bruder."

tries not to look as if he's hanging off of her every word. "Ah, I see." He says quietly but manages to nod at her question. "Those are things that I'm not willing to change about myself...unfortunately."

that's because they are indeed a lot older than they looked. "I haven't been having any love affairs with humans...I've never felt very comfortable doing it." He had stopped after the Berlin wall had fallen and

he was reunited with his brother. However, there were other things preoccupying his mind. "Do you think..." He pauses biting his lip. "This quality about me...would make it hard for anyone to like me?" He

didn't mean like in the normal sense of the word...but the other kind of like.

glances at their hands but nods slowly. "It can't be helped."

could believe it, no matter how sad that sounded. "Honestly, don't worry about it. I'm not that sensitive." He says flashing her a small smile. "It just hasn't happened."

couldn't disagree with her completely but would pretend too. "You're entitled your questions." He says simply but doesn't further the subject.

thanks her and pulls the cup closer to him. "I didn't say you were entitled to prying. I just said you were entitled your questions and whether I answer them or not is up to me in the end. But you're right, I

would just tell you how it is. If and when I have something to say." Which made him wonder if he could trust her concerning some subject.

a feeling he knows a few of those nations she's referring too. "I know. You've always acted like a sort of mother to me when I was younger...even now sometimes too."

smiles at her. "Well, I'm glad you think so."

nods as he starts to subconsciously straightening things out on the table.

glances up at her and let's her shoo him away as he makes his way to the table. "Do you want help setting the table?"

wasn't really worrying. He worried more when he was not doing anything. "I like helping. It's never a bother." He says as he starts setting

the table. It would give them more time to talk anyway.

does know his way around. He has the table at and again he' straightening a few things before making his way over to Elizabeta and glancing

into the pot of food. "It smells delicious." His stomach makes an embarrassing noise causing him to flush, back up and clutch his stomach.

takes the dish gratefully but still red faced. "Danke Elizabeta." He says softly as he sits himself and waits for a few seconds before

digging in. It was delicious...better than it smelt.

couldn't really start a conversation. He was completely absorbed with the food.

thinks she has reason to be. She's accomplished so much for herself. "This is fantastisch, Elizabeta!" He smiles at her.

might go for seconds. He wasn't sure yet although he wonders if he can take some home with him. He was sure Gilbert would enjoy some too.

knows Gilbert will.

smiles before getting up and grabbing seconds...it really was too good. "Danke, Elizabeta."

laughs a little at that. "You don't have to bribe me. I'd come even if there was no food."

chuckles. "It is a bonus." He agrees.

calmly continues eating his second portion. "Unfortunately, I won't be much of a challenge."

wouldn't want to her offend her. He finishes his second helping before leaning back with a sigh. "I wouldn't want to offend you."

can't say he hasn't offended some but not intentionally...well, most times.

probably had to leave soon but he'd make sure to help her clean up, at the very least. "How many days in advance should I let you know about the play?"

flushes at the compliment. "I'm sure you get quite a few suitors...."

she's very good at getting him to blush.

nods. "Ja, I'll call you." He says as he gets up and washes his plate and a few other things.

finishes up the dishes and dries his hands. "It was an honour being here." He replies straightening himself. "I'll see you soon?" He knew he

would but he almost had to make sure.

hugs her before pulling away. "Have a good night Elizabeta."

heads to the door and gives her a finally goodbye before heading out.