He wanted to be very good to Hermann. Very useful. He wanted Hermann to lavish him with attention and he wanted him to enjoy Newt in every manner he would. And, alright, he'd optimistically thought they could get through dinner like civilized adults, but he also didn't think they'd be opening their gifts before their drinks even came.

At this rate, Newt might come before dinner did.

"I figure you've always wanted to ditch me somewhere embarrassing. Probably especially now that you're stuck with me til death do we part. Honestly, I always figured you'd someday tie my hands to the headboard with my tie and just... 'Bye, Newton.'""