"Well, I'm sure he'll do it in the end. So, since coming out here was my idea, I guess it's up to me to answer the question about what to do..."

He paused to sip thoughtfully at the soda (which usually got transferred to his elbow when he had to sign, at least the liquid lost earlier made it a bit lighter to hold awkwardly), looking out through the yard. Beyond, the city waited, and if Lexi were watching him, she would see the indecision cross his face. A- rare, these days? -hesitative moment for him. He stared a bit longer, then looked up at her.

"I know it's not very exciting, but wanna hang out in the garden?" Ah, there was the grin. "You can still get to sit, since you seem like you're really attached to that today."