[ Watching River bite into the fruit and then subsequently become shocked at the splattering of juice that runs down the front of her dress is more than enough to give him pause, causing him to bite down with a little more force than intended into his and then having it burst all over him in turn. By the time he realizes that he's covered in the juice of not one but two fruits, River has already come to a conclusion all on her own.
There's another beat. And then laughter. ]
Non-toxic juice? That was your first thought?
[ The question is not the least bit incredulous but rather overflows with affection and warmth - two things that are becoming easier and easier to pull from him with little resistance nowadays. He can't even bring himself to teasingly chide her about all the work he's going to have to do later to get the stains out even though they both know that she has the magic and ability to do so herself with ease.
Holding out his remaining fruit towards her he motions for the staining her hands. ]
I don't think we want to add too much of this one. It's too sour. It might spoil the juice.
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There's another beat. And then laughter. ]
Non-toxic juice? That was your first thought?
[ The question is not the least bit incredulous but rather overflows with affection and warmth - two things that are becoming easier and easier to pull from him with little resistance nowadays. He can't even bring himself to teasingly chide her about all the work he's going to have to do later to get the stains out even though they both know that she has the magic and ability to do so herself with ease.
Holding out his remaining fruit towards her he motions for the staining her hands. ]
I don't think we want to add too much of this one. It's too sour. It might spoil the juice.