[To be fair, it's not difficult math to do. Stolas's own reaction to stress can sometimes be rather telling. Especially when it comes to something or someone he likes.

He listens to the recommendations about the cookie? Sweet or whatever it might be classified with and nods, choosing to put the honey and sugar away for the moment as Gold moves around his kitchen. It's a sight he's seen before considering how often they tend to have tea together, but, today it makes him smile a little more.]

Then we will try them without additional sweets. If we feel the need for them, they won't be far.

[Once the florentines are on the table, he brings over the tea and the tea cups before setting the kettle on a little hotpad on the table.]

I think being difficult to be rid of might apply to both of us. Which, might be a good thing all things considered.

[He pauses a moment as he starts fiddling with the placement of the teapot as his nervousness starts to show a little.]

Honestly, I don't think either one of us might be leaving soon. I'm not exactly sure what my deal might have entailed but, I have a feeling part of it might have already been fulfilled. Then again, perhaps not.

I just know that some of the things I've gained here may be better than some of the things I left behind.

[Even if he does miss Octavia dearly, he's...doubting his feelings for Blitz after his time here, especially now that he's no longer there. Though, that has opened up a new avenue that he's hoping won't...Stolas draws in a deep breath and forces himself to stop fiddling before taking his seat and motioning for Gold to join him.]

That is to say, I think.. in a few cases, I might have found something better than what I left behind.