Under Darkness [AU]

[Tethras Clan]

"Tea would be lovely," Seli says, glancing over at him, a pose that's rather flattering on the curvy woman. Especially after giving birth. "Hunter will keep me company, won't you boy?" she adds, giving his flank an enthusiastic scratching, much to the mbari's pleasure.

[Carver Amell]

Carver nods. "Back soon." Hot damn, he thinks, his eyes lingering for a moment longer before he heads for the kitchen. Andy'd better not just be freaking out in here and nothing's wrong.

[Tethras Clan]

Carver being slightly less subtle than the thinks, Seli blushes faintly after he leaves. "Your person is far to handsome to be so kind to woman my age," Seli whispers to Hunter as she pets. And a mother at that- I lost most of the weight pregnancy puts on thanks to having to work right after, caring for the twins and having to live lean but still, I know I'm no maiden anymore, nor even a maid.

In the kitchen, Andy is pacing back and forth furiously. As soon as Carver enters, he spins in place to face the human male. "How's it going?" he hisses urgently. "Is she okay?"

[Carver Amell]

"Calm down," he snaps, in a whisper, holding up his hands. It's not harsh, but firm, like he might give a command to Hunter. "She's great. Glad to have a night off."

[Tethras Clan]

Andy takes a few deep breaths. "Really? It's going well?" All two minutes she's been here? "Sorry. Gods, I'm a mess. I wasn't this flustered the first time Lovan took me out," he mutters, rubbing his face.

[Carver Amell]

Carver claps a hand on his shoulder. "You're doing good. Inviting her was a good idea. Stay steady."

[Tethras Clan]

Andy rests a hand atop Carvers, a crooked smile forming. "Thanks Carver. You're... " He hesitates a second, then goes with, "you're great too you know."

[Carver Amell]

He flushes, just a little. "Thanks," he says gruffly. 

[Tethras Clan]

One more deep breath, then Andy nods and turns away to focus on the soup for a moment. "This....  is just about done. Should, uh, should we let it simmer and talk, talk while eating, eat then talk..?"

[Carver Amell]

"Talk while eating. Gives you something to do with your hands." He nods, acting more firm than he feels.

[Tethras Clan]

"Right. Good plan," Andy agrees quickly. "Okay. Just another few minutes and we can start serving. Should... should we invite her to the table... yeah, that's more... personal, right? Rather than making her wait in the living room?" As he talks, he continues to check on the foods, inspecting the fish quickly so as to conserve the heat in the oven.

[Carver Amell]

Carver grabs placemats, moving to set the table. "I offered her a drink, I should probably get back out there soon.."

[Tethras Clan]

"What? Yes, go, go!" Andy hisses, turning around to make shooing motions. "Wait, tea, tea, tea," he mutters dashing to the ice chest to get the sweet tea. Quickly pouring a glass, he thrusts it at Carver, thankfully only spilling a few drops on the floor, not Carver.

[Carver Amell]

Carver lifts his eyebrows. "She's with Hunter, she's fine," he says, his voice soothing as he takes the glass. 

[Tethras Clan]

"Carver..." Andy groans. "Hunter is a great listener but hardly suited to entertain a guest."

From the living room, the pair can hear Seli inquiring as to who in the room might be a very good boy. And some very pleased groaning and tail thumping.

"...shut up."