Continued from
here.
Gabriel rolled his eyes. "While you're probably the only being in Creation that actually enjoys being insulted, I really don't like those bizarre nicknames and you know that."
The Banana Leaf was instantly distinguishable from the surroundings shops, and Gabriel breathed in deeply, smiling, as the smell of spices and incense brought back memories of India and the Middle East. He pulled away from Michael, going over to the maitre'd and requesting a table for two.
The inside of the restaurant was red. The walls and tablecloths were deep red, with dark brown tables and chairs and crimson curtains. There were gold wall ornaments and statues of Hindu gods, and a few paintings depicting scenes from Hindu mythology, and soft golden lighting. Gabriel raised an eyebrow as he noticed that while there were a few family-sized tables, the majority of the tables were cosy little affairs for two, and that there were quite a few dating couples. He wondered who Ms Hodges came here with.
He looked up at the
Nataraja wall ornament above their table. Sooner or later, Michael is going to comment on his arms. There were some things you just knew.
The waiter brought them a menu, and Gabriel glanced over it as he sat down. "I think you might like Kashmiri naan," he commented to Michael. "How about we order a few different dishes so you can try them out?"
And to Michael-mun, I'm very sorry that I won't be able to respond for three weeks after Friday, or possibly Saturday. Just thought I should start this before I forget or get distracted by the pile of revision waiting for me. <3