An October Hike #24: Another Expedition Sometime?
As I close in on Leo, he hears me coming and turns to face me. His face is warm and kind with a soft smile. Inviting.
"Hey, Alea, so how has trekking suited you so far?" he asks innocently. Our group is not spread out enough that our conversation is private."Better than expected, I gotta say." I try putting on a slight smile, only for his eyes. "Do you... arrange many hikes?"
"Some at least. It gave me something to do, after I got back from traveling," he explains thoughtfully. "Say, would you be interested in... participate in more hikes with me?" And there it is. The big question. His eyes seeking for a response.
"Sure!" I respond way too fast and too eagerly. I clear my throat and try again more casually: "Uhm, I mean, sure, I could go for another expedition, or several. And you seem to know what you're doing, so..." Smooth, Alea, real smooth.
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