[it's decisive as she can make it and she pops the last piece of scone in her mouth before reaching for the ties at the side of her shirt. it buttons all down the front and those would be a mess for her, but the problem with standing for too long and either not drinking continuously and/or having a serious conversation is that the exhaustion sets in.
especially if it's getting late. so, while she wants to focus on the slender ties holding the bottom of the shirt closed, she sways where she stands, a consequence of lowering her gaze. she lifts her head too fast to compensate and has to put a hand out to steady herself.
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[it's decisive as she can make it and she pops the last piece of scone in her mouth before reaching for the ties at the side of her shirt. it buttons all down the front and those would be a mess for her, but the problem with standing for too long and either not drinking continuously and/or having a serious conversation is that the exhaustion sets in.
especially if it's getting late. so, while she wants to focus on the slender ties holding the bottom of the shirt closed, she sways where she stands, a consequence of lowering her gaze. she lifts her head too fast to compensate and has to put a hand out to steady herself.
only then does she realize:]
I may have had quite a bit to drink tonight.