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Hera · 07-17-2014, 07:59 PM

SPOILER!!: Gavin

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Originally Posted by DaniDiNardo

"A chore? Mmmm, no." Gavin bit thoughtfully into his sandwich, considering what she'd said. He didn't know if he'd be willing to classify complimenting others as a chore...but it was something. What? He didn't know at first but then, "It's more a challenge I'm getting better at overcoming." To compliment one needed to note the good qualities in another and verbalize them. There was hardly a time Gavin paid attention to anything but himself but these days that was changing--a little. Most things were still disregarded, Emily was not.

The pause that fell between them had him lowering his sandwich. Would she answer at all? It seemed like something that required a lot of thought though he could never see why. Anything could have gone here; a sarcastic declaration of her inability to function without him, some ego deflation as she pointed out the obvious that was her stern independence, a comment on the weather. So long as she answered. It was the unspoken conversations that you had to be concerned about. After much coffee sipping and returned stares an response was offered. "Great." He said, adding a drop of cheer to his tone in an attempt at lifting the conversation again. "So when you've come to the conclusion that sugar is the ultimate evil, I can brew something up and we'll get you cured of this love you've got for it." That was an option too if only in jest.

Then she said it. She didn't know. The Senior Undersecretary found himself eyeballing the cup of coffee in his hand. Just. STARING. Emily didn't seem too bothered but...it...the coffee....Was this living on the edge???? WAS THIS MEANT TO BE THRILLING?? The added mystery brought on by ignorance? Quite casually he put his cup down. He'd be observing everyone for the next month. If anyone started acting funny, he was having this hole sealed. The sandwich was still okay. At least they both knew where she got them. "An investigation you aren't keen on diving into. I'm impressed. You're getting better at separating break and work." Though he was sure she still worked through lunch sometimes. No evidence needed.

Not a chore then, though she still questioned if that was the case or not. It wasn't a judgement, Circe, she was no better with compliments under normal circumstances - of course, Gavin was the exception to that. Naturally. "Well you know I'm all for a challenge, so by all means I'll support you on this one... feel free to practice on me as much as you like." She may have been teasing just slightly, but there was a great deal of truth to her offer.

The look on Gavin's face was usually priceless, but especially so when she was taking her time with mulling things over. So needless to say, she had enjoyed the journey in reaching this point in conversation as much as she appreciated his cheerful tone. The offer too, was exceptional. "Thanks for your offer, though I'll respectfully decline... I'm not in the market for a cure." For that, or anything else really. "But by all means, if you're bored, you're welcome to brew something for me." She could hardly decline that, especially if she could watch.

Still without coffee, the last of her sandwich was essentially forced down her throat. Food was not something she usually had difficulty with ingesting, but on this occasion she was a little parched. A solution to her dilemma was quickly achieved though, as Gavin's expression was all the invitation she needed to what was left of his coffee. It didn't surprise her that he didn't approve of the unknown source of the brew, even if he was being finicky. "Oh you should be impressed, but don't be fooled, I'm only on my best behaviour when I'm with you." Purely because she had no reason to be sociable with others. Still there were small steps.

07-17-2014, 07:59 PM	#26 (permalink)
Hera Abraxan Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Perth, AU (GMT +8) Posts: 25,070 Hogwarts RPG Name: Jasper Hart Graduated x10 x10	½ EagleBrain ♥ Creeperdoodle ♥ Raven Dor ♥ Berry ♥ ½ Team House Elf SPOILER!!: Gavin Quote: Originally Posted by DaniDiNardo "A chore? Mmmm, no." Gavin bit thoughtfully into his sandwich, considering what she'd said. He didn't know if he'd be willing to classify complimenting others as a chore...but it was something. What? He didn't know at first but then, "It's more a challenge I'm getting better at overcoming." To compliment one needed to note the good qualities in another and verbalize them. There was hardly a time Gavin paid attention to anything but himself but these days that was changing--a little. Most things were still disregarded, Emily was not. The pause that fell between them had him lowering his sandwich. Would she answer at all? It seemed like something that required a lot of thought though he could never see why. Anything could have gone here; a sarcastic declaration of her inability to function without him, some ego deflation as she pointed out the obvious that was her stern independence, a comment on the weather. So long as she answered. It was the unspoken conversations that you had to be concerned about. After much coffee sipping and returned stares an response was offered. "Great." He said, adding a drop of cheer to his tone in an attempt at lifting the conversation again. "So when you've come to the conclusion that sugar is the ultimate evil, I can brew something up and we'll get you cured of this love you've got for it." That was an option too if only in jest. Then she said it. She didn't know. The Senior Undersecretary found himself eyeballing the cup of coffee in his hand. Just. STARING. Emily didn't seem too bothered but...it...the coffee....Was this living on the edge???? WAS THIS MEANT TO BE THRILLING?? The added mystery brought on by ignorance? Quite casually he put his cup down. He'd be observing everyone for the next month. If anyone started acting funny, he was having this hole sealed. The sandwich was still okay. At least they both knew where she got them. "An investigation you aren't keen on diving into. I'm impressed. You're getting better at separating break and work." Though he was sure she still worked through lunch sometimes. No evidence needed. Not a chore then, though she still questioned if that was the case or not. It wasn't a judgement, Circe, she was no better with compliments under normal circumstances - of course, Gavin was the exception to that. Naturally. "Well you know I'm all for a challenge, so by all means I'll support you on this one... feel free to practice on me as much as you like." She may have been teasing just slightly, but there was a great deal of truth to her offer. The look on Gavin's face was usually priceless, but especially so when she was taking her time with mulling things over. So needless to say, she had enjoyed the journey in reaching this point in conversation as much as she appreciated his cheerful tone. The offer too, was exceptional. "Thanks for your offer, though I'll respectfully decline... I'm not in the market for a cure." For that, or anything else really. "But by all means, if you're bored, you're welcome to brew something for me." She could hardly decline that, especially if she could watch. Still without coffee, the last of her sandwich was essentially forced down her throat. Food was not something she usually had difficulty with ingesting, but on this occasion she was a little parched. A solution to her dilemma was quickly achieved though, as Gavin's expression was all the invitation she needed to what was left of his coffee. It didn't surprise her that he didn't approve of the unknown source of the brew, even if he was being finicky. "Oh you should be impressed, but don't be fooled, I'm only on my best behaviour when I'm with you." Purely because she had no reason to be sociable with others. Still there were small steps. __________________