Anthony nodded as Alex explained what was expected of him.  He adjusted the suit, tugging the lapel slightly, and folded it back against his breast.  He looked on as Alex finished buttoning the pants he had just pulled on.<br/><br/>"Ah, I see,” he said.  "So she was not using an...antiquated term then.”<br/><br/>Terms changing over the years had been somewhat of a stumble for Anthony.  It was one of the reasons he let others do the share of the speaking.  It was easier to not appear so out of touch if he remained silent.<br/><br/>"Well, I must say that I could think of worse people to have as my date for the evening.  You are handsome at least.  No one will question why I am attending with you.”  He gave a wry smile to Alex, not looking away for the brief moment before Alex turned to the box containing the jewelry.<br/><br/>Anthony could feel Alex's mind dwelling over and over on trying to understand what exactly was going through his own mind.  Anthony's subtle mental pushes and the "accidental" glimpse of him changing had kept the man's thoughts on him.  Anthony, though, knew that Alex had to come around mostly on his own, to decide for himself to pursue Anthony.<br/><br/>There was no question that if he wanted to, Anthony could take what he wanted from the human, but letting Alex approach him, letting Alex take those final few steps would make the ultimate outcome that much sweeter.  It had been a long time since Anthony had a companion, be it female or male.  Gaining one took a deft hand, lest the other notice they were being manipulated to the outcome Anthony wanted.  One or two, though, had thanked him for the manipulation later.  Anthony briefly wondered if Alex would as well, if their "dance" continued.<br/><br/>When Alex held the chain towards him, Anthony took the light chain from Alex and glanced at it for a moment.  He undid the clasp and slid it around his neck, then over his collar.  He tucked it under the suit jacket, but left it visible on the chest of his shirt.<br/><br/>Anthony stepped up next to Alex as Alex examined the rings.  He bent to give himself a better view, brushing up against Alex's side.  He made a soft "tch" sound as he considered the options.<br/><br/>"Ah!” Anthony said after a moment as his eyes fell on a ring towards the back of the box.  "Here.  This will work best for you.”<br/><br/>He lifted out a simple band of platinum.  It glinted as he held it out to Alex in the palm of his hand.  It had no adornment but shone in the light, its surface highly polished.  He leaned against the dresser, his hand out to Alex.  He had a slight smirk set onto his lips as he waited for Alex to take the band from him.<br/><br/>"You pick something for me,” Anthony said, as if it was the most normal thing in the world.  The smirk stayed in place, his pose still.  "After all, you are dressing me tonight.  Quite well, I must say.”