Simon laughed kindly as he pulled Peter against him into a hug. "You're not embarrassing me. Not for even a second. I'm just-- I'm so happy you came with me tonight. It means a lot more than I thought it might to have you here." People of all shapes and sizes and dress were moving passed them into the room and some waved and Simon, who nodded back over Peter's shoulder. They wisely did not approach. Likely because this looked a great deal like a comfort session actually.

When pulled back after a moment, holding Peter by the shoulders.

"The moment you feel like you might die of embarrassment yourself, you tell me. We'll go immediately, all right?" The last thing he wanted to do was see Perer hurt in any way.