Grace gave a slightly too-wide smile, just as relieved that he hadn't turned her away as she was thrilled by the idea that she would get to drink cocoa with him. (It was an underrated time to spend time with someone, she thought. Long pauses throughout the conversation to enjoy her drink and think of all the things she could say without it being deemed "awkward" or "asocial". It was perfect, really.)

"Yes, of course," she said, just a little too quickly, "I would enjoy that." And she would. Maybe more than she ought to.

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