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Originally Posted by Eriin Part of his family stuff was Benjy. He didn't care for Lotus much and that meant something to him. More than the terrible girl she called her friend. Though he would never say mean things about her out loud, he sure enough thought them. Mhm.
And well he knew all about life smacking you around. Yeah. He just kept his eyes on her and watched as she spoke. He had no reason to respond just yet. "Because I don't want it to upset you. Ever." And it could. Then he would feel even worse than he did at the moment. Which was tough to beat.
And the next bit actually got a snort out of him. "She sure seemed plenty bothered by my merely talking to you before, Lotus." And well he had theories about that girl. Ones he would always keep to himself, but he had them. And they included why she was so... ridiculous about Lottie. Mhm.
And the selfish thing. He furrowed his brow and continued to search her face. Could he be selfish? I mean... probably. But he was basically groomed to be a people pleaser. The face of a brand in the making. The little heir. It was tough to think about stepping out of that role. After a very pregnant pause he nodded slowly. He thought he could. "I can try."
And then shut down mode. His face gave nothing away but he sat up straight and averted his eyes immediately. "I really appreciate that, Lotus Acacia, but I can't discuss these kinds of things with people outside of the family." And it had proven fruitless to even try to talk to FAMILY today. He had been berated and belittled by his best friend... and his father (via post) all in one day. It was stellar really.
"And it's nothing personal. I undoubtedly believe that you would keep my secrets, but I'm not allowed." And he never disobeyed his mum. Ever.
Ever? That wasn't going to happen. He was bound to upset her, a lot, whether he stayed at Hogwarts or not. Though, the latter would definitely upset her more, but she was strong, yeah? Like a lotus. "You will upset me. Sooner or later. And that's okay. You apologize a lot." She gave him a small smile. It happens, okay? People get upset. Especially one as moody as Lotus Acacia Wisteria.
Oh? Well, at least she got a snort of him? Blink. "When? Back at the train? Lex doesn't know when she's being rude...," neither did Lottie, actually. But at least Lottie knew when others were being rude where she was concerned. Like when Lex had taken her away from Garrick back at the platform. That had been rude. Lex had failed to notice, of course. "...and she's pretty much over it all, actually." ALMOST, because Lottie wasn't exactly sure, which is why she was still keeping an eye out. Juuuust in case.
The silence. Right. He was thinking, and all Lottie could was look at him. And then smiled at him. "You can try." Nod, nod.
AND THEN IT HAPPENED. "It's okay, Garrick, I understand. Just wanted you to keep that in mind." It really worried her, though, but surely he had Benjy, right? And he's family and can be of real help to Garrick.
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