Well, okay, yes. It did. But he also knows it's a good whiskey, and he doesn't think Jake ever pays attention to the quality of his alcohol. So there's still thought that went into the gift.
His shoulders slump a little in relief. Another person willing to at least keep an eye on Steve, and he didn't even need to ask.
Jake is not a person for hugs, but he does hold out his hand. Handshakes are totally a cowboy thing, right? "Thank you. I won't forget you, ever. I hope you someday manage to beat my pinball score."
Handshakes are absolutely a cowboy thing and Jake takes that hand eagerly and with a laugh. "Yeah, that's the first thing I'm gonna do, B. Gotta get your score off that board."
That makes him smile a little, hearing the laugh. He shakes back carefully, but not too badly, then steps back. "Good luck with that. And I hope you get what you're looking for here. Goodbye, Jake."
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Date: 2021-08-01 05:31 am (UTC)His shoulders slump a little in relief. Another person willing to at least keep an eye on Steve, and he didn't even need to ask.
Jake is not a person for hugs, but he does hold out his hand. Handshakes are totally a cowboy thing, right? "Thank you. I won't forget you, ever. I hope you someday manage to beat my pinball score."
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Date: 2021-08-01 07:41 pm (UTC)He looks up to him and turns, walking back down the hallway, whiskey bottle in hand and paper dog in his pocket.