Is this the first time you admitted something the modern era's good for? I know. We'll find the right moment.
[Or engineer it. She's pretty confident neither of them will be able to withstand many more late night teasing texts.
She wonders if he knows how rare it is for someone to openly appreciate her skills. Historically, people - especially men that have been interested in her - are more likely to describe her as intimidating. Which she by and large has always considered their problem. It's unaccountably nice to not have to think about it with him.]
Guess I'll have to show off more often, then. Like by telling you I'll give you a run for your money when you're following through on those plans.
[It's a little bit of a deflection, but she knows she'll find the right time to express that more in depth thought about appreciation to him. And besides, it gave her an opportunity to keep escalating that flirtatious back and forth.]
Maybe you could start moonlighting as a food critic.
same i am guilty on all charges
I know. We'll find the right moment.
[Or engineer it. She's pretty confident neither of them will be able to withstand many more late night teasing texts.
She wonders if he knows how rare it is for someone to openly appreciate her skills. Historically, people - especially men that have been interested in her - are more likely to describe her as intimidating. Which she by and large has always considered their problem. It's unaccountably nice to not have to think about it with him.]
Guess I'll have to show off more often, then.
Like by telling you I'll give you a run for your money when you're following through on those plans.
[It's a little bit of a deflection, but she knows she'll find the right time to express that more in depth thought about appreciation to him. And besides, it gave her an opportunity to keep escalating that flirtatious back and forth.]
Maybe you could start moonlighting as a food critic.