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"Aww, Skip. You don't have to thank me." Arthur began to blush, "I fancy you, and I think it's brilliant that we're together now." he was stumbling over his word, a nervous chuckle slipping out, "And I'm having a lot of fun. I just like being with you Skip."

"I like it too."

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"Yes Skip." Arthur crossed his arms in mock anger, "Chocolate milk is brilliant. Much better than coffee and a glass of water."

Martin laughed again.  "Arthur, I'm... really glad we're doing this.  I mean going out, dating... it's nice.  I don't get out much, aside from work.  So thanks."

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"Ah, yes. We will both have the chow mein." Arthur handed his menu to the waitress, "I had it last time and it was brilliant!" he whispered to her, as if it was some kind of secret. Sophie just smiled, at him while taking their menus. "Okay, I'll put this in and return with your drinks."

After she walked away, Martin giggled.  "Chocolate milk, Arthur?"

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"I'll take a glass of chocolate milk, please!" The waitress smiled as she jotted the order down. "And are you two ready to order, or should I give you a minute?"

Martin looked to Arthur for an answer, but he looked just as expectant.  "Er... I think we're ready?"

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"Brilliant!" Arthur closed his menu. "Hello!" a young woman greeted the two, "My name is Sophie and I will be your waitress for the evening. Can I start you off with anything to drink?"

Martin asked for coffee and a glass of water.

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"Order anything you like Skip! Everything is brilliant here!" Arthur opened the menu, "Last time I came here with Herc and Mum I got the Chow Mei! It was brilliant! I might get it again." He glanced over his menu at Martin. "What about you Skip?"

"I... I don't know.  I was thinking lo mein, but... I think I've had enough of pasta.  Maybe I'll do the chow mein too."

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"Hello, and welcome to The Panda Garden." The host greeted with a pleasant smile. "Is it just the two of you?" Arthur grabbed Martin's hand, locking their fingers together. "It's our first date, well technically second." he began to babble.

Martin took the lead.  "Yes, just two."

They were led to a small table and seated across from each other.

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"There it is Skip! The one with the two panda's hugging on the sign!" Arthur pointed, his hand right in Martin's face.

"Yes, I see it."  Martin giggled as he gently pushed Arthur's hand out of his line of sight.  He parked the van and walked Arthur into the restaurant.

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"Right! You're going to love it, it's brilliant! It's called The Panda Garden. It's only four streets down." Arthur buckled himself in, smiling at Martin.

Martin gave a soft chuckle.  Of course it would be something called the Panda Garden.

He began to drive, following Arthur's directions.  The few wrong turns didn't annoy him; they actually kind of amused him.

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"Yep, I'm all set!" Arthur stepped out, shutting the door behind him. "Shall we?"

Martin smiled a bit at Arthur's enthusiasm.  "We shall."  He walked them to his van and opened the door for Arthur before climing into the driver's seat.  "You'll have to tell me where we're going."

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"Yes, Arthur. But don't forget Herc is coming over here tonight."She reminded, leaving Martin and Arthur at the door.

"Are you ready to go?" Martin asked once Carolyn was gone.

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Arthur raced to the door. "Hi Skip! You look brilliant!" He pulled Carolyn away from the door. "Ah, Mum. Skip and I are going out on a date tonight. Isn't that brilliant?"

Martin blushed and looked away, biting his lip in embarrassment.

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"Captain Crieff, what the devils are you doing here?" Carolyn answered the door quite puzzled as to why her captain was standing there fiddling with his cuffs. "Mum! Is that Martin?" Arthur called from his room.

Martin cringed, unsure what to do.  "Er, hello, Carolyn... I'm... uh..."

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Brilliant Skip! I can't wait! Oh, I have to get changed!

(About an hour later, Martin arrived in his van and parked in front of the house.  He got out and knocked on the door, getting more nervous as he waited for it to be answered.)

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That would be brilliant! Mum says I can't drive her car, since last time she let me I forgot about my toblerones, and it was hot, and they got all mushy.

Alright... erm, I'll be there in about an hour?  Is that okay?

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Brilliant! I know the perfect place! It's not too fancy, and the foods brilliant!

Great.  Should I meet you there, or... I could pick you up?

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Sure thing Skip! Hmm, AH! Do you like Chinese food?

I do.  One of my favourites, actually...