A story, hm? [ He idly picks out a cookie -- star shaped -- to toy with between his fingers. ] -- ah, not to worry, this one's just a practice round. I'm not getting a head start on the one for you.
[ He ends up briefly tap-tapping the cookie against the tabletop in thought. ]
... would a ghost story suffice? Or would it have to be something more personal.
[ Even if he was getting one, she wouldn't have minded, so she gives a little one shouldered shrug to dismiss any thought she might be worried about that.
The question makes her frown thoughtfully though. ]
I guess I've never really gone out of my way to listen to them, but I don't mind them.
[ Since it's related to his work though, seems like a fair place to start, so... ]
Alright, lay it on me.
[ She will be stealing a small, undecorated cookie to start nibbling on during this story, but don't mind that fact. She really can't be expected to sit here and not eat at least a little. ]
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[ She's determined with her idea now. Though she's not picking a cookie yet until she hears more from him. ]
Why don't you start with telling me a story. That sounds more interesting.
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[ He ends up briefly tap-tapping the cookie against the tabletop in thought. ]
... would a ghost story suffice? Or would it have to be something more personal.
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The question makes her frown thoughtfully though. ]
A ghost story? Is it related to you in some way?
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[ Yes, of course he's going to take their game seriously. ]
Do you like ghost stories by any chance, Miss Serpilia? I collect a lot of them myself, through my own field work, you see.
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[ Since it's related to his work though, seems like a fair place to start, so... ]
Alright, lay it on me.
[ She will be stealing a small, undecorated cookie to start nibbling on during this story, but don't mind that fact. She really can't be expected to sit here and not eat at least a little. ]