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“Everyone! May I have your attention?” Ardyn stands up, clicking his wine glass with his fork.
Cor rubs his forehead. “Ardyn, please. Not now. These people want to enjoy their dinner.”
“All people dining in this establishment, I require your utmost attention!”
With the constant clicking and Ardyn’s booming voice, the other customers at the restaurant quieted down their chatter and turned to the source; waiters paused and stared in slight confusion.
“Ardyn,” Cor says with a warning tone.
“Thank you kindly!” Ardyn continues, giving a slight bow and setting down his glass. He then gestures to Cor. “May I present my fabulous husband, Cor!”
If possible, Cor deadpans harder. “Ardyn.”
“Gaze your vision upon him! Regard his face! Have you ever seen a more attractive face? Such eyes with the deepest of blues! Such such firm facial muscles!”
Cor’s eyes flicker across the tables of seated people, who are slowly gaping. “Ardyn.”
“And would you look at that body!” Ardyn leaps to Cor’s side, grasping at his bicep. “What incredible muscles Cor has! The absolute supremacy of strength!”
Cor internally sighs. Once Ardyn gets going, he’s very hard to stop… Unless…
“And not to mention his fabulous personality!” Ardyn throws his arms out wide and continues to make big arm motions. “So dedicated, so determined! Yet also so lovely and considerate! Wonderous inside and out! The full package! And speaking of-”
“Ardyn, your hair looks nice.”
The words vanish instantly from Ardyn’s tongue; his face turns bright red. A high-pitched whine sounds from his throat before he falls backward. Thankfully, Cor is there to catch Ardyn in his arms.
“Carry on,” Cor says to everyone as he carries Ardyn back to his chair. He sets Ardyn down carefully, making sure his head is resting comfortably on the table as he’s seated.
Cor regards the restaurant, happy to see things return to normal. Glancing back at Ardyn, he gives a rare, fond smile. He signals a waiter. “Some water, please, for my fabulous husband Ardyn when he awakens.”