[ it would be funny to Rook if he realized just how well the new head of security managed to figure him out in a manner of a few moments; he would, indeed, rather take a bullet than have any of the pieces in this museum damaged or stolen. either way, the mention of his age makes him laugh, fingers tightening around the cup a little.]
I've worked hard to get here, but I mean I am only a junior curator.
[ which is still impressive for someone under the age of thirty, but Rook was nothing if not dedicated.
and perhaps a little bit flustered when the other reaches out to touch the scarf because, instead of offering his hand to shake, he went and just... offered his scarf.
the colour on his face is most certainly not from being outside anymore and most assuredly from him being as embarrassed as hell for that one. he makes a choked noise, not quite pulling it back, but kind of pulling it back as he tries to offer a hand to shake instead.]
Ah, sorry-- I mean, yeah, my mother send it to me, afraid of these European winters and all. [ here, let him try that handshake again.] I'm not-- I mean, it's early and I'm usually alone back here. Ah, would you care for some tea? It's spiced.
[ his thermos is more than large enough for him to share. ]
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Date: 2019-02-15 12:35 am (UTC)I've worked hard to get here, but I mean I am only a junior curator.
[ which is still impressive for someone under the age of thirty, but Rook was nothing if not dedicated.
and perhaps a little bit flustered when the other reaches out to touch the scarf because, instead of offering his hand to shake, he went and just... offered his scarf.
the colour on his face is most certainly not from being outside anymore and most assuredly from him being as embarrassed as hell for that one. he makes a choked noise, not quite pulling it back, but kind of pulling it back as he tries to offer a hand to shake instead.]
Ah, sorry-- I mean, yeah, my mother send it to me, afraid of these European winters and all. [ here, let him try that handshake again.] I'm not-- I mean, it's early and I'm usually alone back here. Ah, would you care for some tea? It's spiced.
[ his thermos is more than large enough for him to share. ]