I'd like to think it's common sense, even if it makes me a tad idealistic.
[He knows there are plenty of self-serving men out there, and pseudo-gentlemen. But it's hard to be a member of Celestial Being and not believe in the better nature of humanity as a whole. At any rate, he follows her in and tells the host about their reservation. They're quickly taken to a table for two.]
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Got enough room on that side to get out?
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[Naomi follows and heads out to the back of the car to wait for Lyle.]
Are you ready?
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[He closes the door and locks the car up, then walks toward the entrance. When he reaches the door, he holds it open.]
After you.
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[She laughs, and there's a bit of genuine pleasure in there. Then she heads on in, stopping by the reception desk to wait for him.]
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[He knows there are plenty of self-serving men out there, and pseudo-gentlemen. But it's hard to be a member of Celestial Being and not believe in the better nature of humanity as a whole. At any rate, he follows her in and tells the host about their reservation. They're quickly taken to a table for two.]
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...Conversation. She probably ought to say something.]
You said you'd looked over the menu before coming today. Anything catch your eye?
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But hey, pick what you want. You know your tastes better than I do.
[Meanwhile, Lyle himself peruses the menu.]
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[Naomi spends another moment or two looking through the options before making her decision and closing the menu.]
I've made my decision, then. And you?
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[Lyle sets the menu down.]
And to think, we haven't even ordered drinks yet. Either we're fast, or they're slow.