Oh, no, he's cute. Do NOT pet the bear, Alex reminds himself. He's a person and petting people is weird. Still, the temptation is there. Alex smiles, listening intently as Ice Bear explains.
"I guess that makes sense. You might be too tall for the tiny kitchens they use in culinary schools anyway." Which is the most polite way to dance around the fact bears probably aren't allowed, but it's true. "Water or hot cocoa, I guess? I'm not allowed to have caffeine but past that, I'm not really picky. And... do you know how to make latkes? It's Hanukkah back home and I'm sort of craving some. If you don't mind, I mean."
They're not the easiest of foods to make, so he can't help adding that last part. It's an option; he really will eat almost anything, especially when he's had a long day.
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"I guess that makes sense. You might be too tall for the tiny kitchens they use in culinary schools anyway." Which is the most polite way to dance around the fact bears probably aren't allowed, but it's true. "Water or hot cocoa, I guess? I'm not allowed to have caffeine but past that, I'm not really picky. And... do you know how to make latkes? It's Hanukkah back home and I'm sort of craving some. If you don't mind, I mean."
They're not the easiest of foods to make, so he can't help adding that last part. It's an option; he really will eat almost anything, especially when he's had a long day.