Len chuckled and didn't fight Claude's hold on his hand. He just turned his palm around to hold Claude's hand, concealing the contact behind their knees. "You don't have to feel shy.
"As I have said, the werewolf community means more to those who travel a lot and those who have been pushed out. I won't force you to join us every time, but I will be very pleased if you enjoy every activity you can attend." Len turned to Claude, who was watching him just as much. "Come to the Full Moon Banquet, Claude. Celebrate with me."
"I don't know, Len…" Claude chuckled, moving his fingers in Len's hold. "I'd rather not make promises when I'm happy."
Len smiled and held Claude's hand tighter. Everyone quickly stopped talking when they caught a whiff of the food. Irving and Eugene brought the big dishes out from the small kitchen inside. After a short prayer to the Moon Goddess, the group could only laugh and chatter again. This time, they had food in their hands and mouths.
