[Rudy nods and let's him go, heading back to the room with Lisa to finish getting ready himself.
And Ben ... well, Ben leaves him on read. Not intentionally, or to prove a point, but more because responding with an emoji feels trite and, well, he gets distracted possibly having lunch with Elena's surprise kids.
They'll catch up at the party. It's the best Ben can do right now.]
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And Ben ... well, Ben leaves him on read. Not intentionally, or to prove a point, but more because responding with an emoji feels trite and, well, he gets distracted possibly having lunch with Elena's surprise kids.
They'll catch up at the party. It's the best Ben can do right now.]