 *nods for everyone else* • HuffleStud • Knight of The Zodiac • Manly Beard-Grower • Cicatrice de Harry •
A wide grin. Was this a volunteer or just a simple gesture of politeness? "I'll hold you to that, Julien." One former Professor to another he could add. As for (Roderick), "Nor did you," This was a delight as he grinned, "we must catch up." It was literally a decade since they were in a school environment together. Another less hectic time, given the current circumstances.
Thanks to that (Paul), he subconsciously began rubbing his own beard. Handsome and rustic, aren't I always? Laughing aloud, "Why thank you. " Singing to the Hufflepuffs. Well, they sure picked the right Head. "Couldn't have picked a better man for the job." Was he told this enough, or at all?
Weeell, lookie here. Students just about pouring in as Justin looked up thereby breaking eye contact. "Is that so?" He chuckled a little. "We'll just have to make this year even better then." Yep, indirectly telling (Tiara, Airey) they would be seeing more of him soon as he gave their shoulders a few soft pats before deciding to head to his seat.
Just the way the Groundskeeper preferred his seat. Oh so close to the throne where it no doubt gave off heat automatically giving his right side a pleasant feeling. Sighing as he listened to (Moxley)'s summer. "How marvellous, I haven't been to Salem since I was just a tyke." He would have to find a time to go again with Zach and little Lucy. "Mine? Oh it was excellently tiring." How so? Well, he dug into his other pocket to withdraw his wallet before showcasing exactly what he said. Moving and still photos of his newly born daughter, "She's a real beaut, Lucy, at three months old now."
Justin's brows furrowed before the nose wrinkled. It rivaled one of his daughter's little surprises left out too long with the odour..... The Groundskeeper had no comment for the old hag other than questioning her belonging. Wait. She was going to be sitting with Moxley now? He thought. Would it be impolite to draw his wand to suck up all these 'fragrances'? He didn't have to think for long as (Cece) spoke. "Ah yes. It's been about time for it to happen." Not that he was still holding over last term's issues. "Merlin, I won't be able to eat with this stench." Duly taking his wand out to wordlessly block the smell from reaching over his side of the table.
Chuckling, "Not too bad. Just saved a few from meeting the Squid as always. They were quite taken by pretending to be sailors." (Leo).. Leo, oh Leo, oh Leo. To the outsider the grin on Justin's face could pass as one of sympathy. But he was highly amused at the amount of affection he was wanting. "How about-" The next set of words of acceptance never got to leave his lips. Turning to see the commotion on the other side with Airey being himself. Then the little banter between him and Cece which led Leo to walking right over. Taking a sip of his water, he had to fight a little laughter. Such a beta male, he thought. Maybe if he comes back, Justin could sit by him at last. Too good of a man to not befriend.
How does he do it, one may ask. Secrets just naturally seem to flow straight into Justin's ear. Especially from such a pretty lady as (Nana). I… admit, I’m a little overwhelmed. He heard. "Such an important position to fill." Making sure students don't turn their glasses into animals with legs in the same shape and all. "You must be more than qualified for the job I bet." So nothing she couldn't handle, yes? As for him? "Well, according to rumours, this should be my last year of living. Got to make the most of it." Wide grin. Maybe she'll find the humour in that, otherwise- "It gets easier around here."
There were a few other seaters too who got some eye contact and chin-raising nods from Justin. Perhaps later on they could get further acquainted as with (Ansley), "Yeah? How long ago was your last set of terms here?" He did look younger, but not as young as a newly graduate of course.
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