I'm not very good, [ Matthew admits cheerily, with zero trace of embarrassment. ] But ice-skating is real fun. Once you get the hang of it, it's like-- gliding.
[ That's exactly what it is, but Matthew sounds pretty pleased with himself for coming up with such a good description. Kurt won't make fun of him for saying something dumb, anyway.
He perks up. ]
Oh, yeah, I wanna see! What is it?
[ Any chance to see Kurt makes him happy, but it sounds like Kurt has something especially exciting to show him this time. ]
That's okay, [Kurt reassures, regardless.] Maybe we could go together sometime? Gliding sounds like a blast.
[As soon as Matthew says he wants to see, he livens up a bit more himself.] It's, uhm— [There's obviously some hesitation. He wants to tell him so badly; he also wants the inducer to be a total shock.]
Well, I want it to be a surprise! If you're too excited, I suppose I could show you over the phone.
[Yes, his tone is absolutely teasing when it comes to that last comment.]
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[ That's exactly what it is, but Matthew sounds pretty pleased with himself for coming up with such a good description. Kurt won't make fun of him for saying something dumb, anyway.
He perks up. ]
Oh, yeah, I wanna see! What is it?
[ Any chance to see Kurt makes him happy, but it sounds like Kurt has something especially exciting to show him this time. ]
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[As soon as Matthew says he wants to see, he livens up a bit more himself.] It's, uhm— [There's obviously some hesitation. He wants to tell him so badly; he also wants the inducer to be a total shock.]
Well, I want it to be a surprise! If you're too excited, I suppose I could show you over the phone.
[Yes, his tone is absolutely teasing when it comes to that last comment.]