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“Oh? Well i-if you think so. I’d hate to interrupt… but maybe it wouldn’t hurt to say hello at least,” Cecilia granted, slowly pulling her hand away from James’ and to her other hand in front of her, then immediately thinking of something, speaking her next words delicately while maintaining a cheerful smile, her right hand coming over her blushing cheek. “But... [i]maybe[/i] I should um… calm down… first…” her voice lowered to a near hush and she looked away. “I’d like to make a good impression, so I think I’ll freshen up a little. You can go ahead though. I can even take your tray if you’re done eating. I don’t mind,” she cordially offered, standing from her seat. She was willing to take their plates to the kitchen, intending to take a few minutes for herself afterward, but if he refused, she’d be fine with it. “I’ll catch up with you in a bit, okay?” she said, smiling widely.