Barry, despite being a very in-person sort of guy, has never really been much of the touchy-feely type. Blame the old-fashioned gentlemen in him; personal boundaries are meant to be respected, and he's always put a healthy amount of distance between him and another person.
So the fact that this stranger - whose name he doesn't even know yet - has his arm draped around Barry's shoulders and is looking at him like they're suddenly the closest of friends is unnerving and he tenses, uncomfortable with the entire situation.
"Every now and then. Not enough to assert my innocence, from the looks from things." He should have stuck to his usual cafe or better yet, not picked one at all. Too late for that now.
The confession is a surprise though; even knowing Hal and his reckless ways, people who act first and think later will always be a mystery to him. Even in choosing a bakery to visit this morning, Barry had spent some time researching and finding out which places were good and which weren't.
"Everything's good, though they're known for their turnovers." It's said with a hint of a smile. The mundane chatter is welcome. "You should try one."
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So the fact that this stranger - whose name he doesn't even know yet - has his arm draped around Barry's shoulders and is looking at him like they're suddenly the closest of friends is unnerving and he tenses, uncomfortable with the entire situation.
"Every now and then. Not enough to assert my innocence, from the looks from things." He should have stuck to his usual cafe or better yet, not picked one at all. Too late for that now.
The confession is a surprise though; even knowing Hal and his reckless ways, people who act first and think later will always be a mystery to him. Even in choosing a bakery to visit this morning, Barry had spent some time researching and finding out which places were good and which weren't.
"Everything's good, though they're known for their turnovers." It's said with a hint of a smile. The mundane chatter is welcome. "You should try one."