[ kate helps herself to a few pieces of the fruit, but doesn't take more than half so he still has plenty for himself. it's an odd combination, citrus and coffee, but she guzzles them both down like her life very well depends on it. ]

Less worried about being tardy and more worried about making sure we still have time to do something fun before we have to stuff ourselves in our evening wear.

[ she glances past benedict to the closet where she knows the staff have hung the dress she'd brought along for the event. she has no real qualms about it, having chosen it herself, but it hits a little too close to memories of all the formal events she'd been made to attend when she was younger. and had a better relationship with her family.

ah well. recharged now, she starts to look a little bit more alive. ]

I'll be ready to go after I freshen up a bit. We're still driving around, right?