[Cassian laughed, watching Ben with a fondness in his expression. How to even begin explaining his mother and her predilections when Ben hadn't even had the chance to meet her yet?]

She's going to take one look at you and declare that you're too skinny - which, by the way, you're not, you look more than fine - and then she will ply you with as much food as you can possibly stand.

Or, she'll be excited to have a new mouth to feed just because we've all tried her recipes countless times before. She'll probably ask for your input, she's always looking to improve the restaurant however she can.

[Not that Cassian was going to push Ben to meet his family before he was ready. He was more than content with the idea of spending more time just getting to know each other better.

Just being close like this.

Kissing.

Wherever the night led them, Cassian already knew that he'd be happy spending it with Ben.]