[And... she doesn't seem mad! That's great. That's a better outcome to this than he was imagining, and he's brightening right back with obvious relief.]
Uh, how about...
[He pulls out his phone, scrolling quickly through.]
[hint hint that was kind of a jerk thing to say, Pippa.
He'll live, though! He's raising one hand in a casual half-wave: he's got a shift this afternoon, after all. And since this conversation went way better than he was afraid it was going to, he's even got time to grab lunch somewhere first.]
Pippa raises her hand in a wave as well. She's actually genuinely looking forward to the ice cream, which is why she leaves him with a smile before going back into her temple. ]
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[ He really has been busy! Pippa seems to brighten at that. ]
I'd be delighted, Axel. When are you free?
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Uh, how about...
[He pulls out his phone, scrolling quickly through.]
Tomorrow afternoon? Three?
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I shall expect you to meet me at that time and proceed from there.
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[ ... Pippa Cross, master of backhanded compliments. I'm so sorry, Axel. ]
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[hint hint that was kind of a jerk thing to say, Pippa.
He'll live, though! He's raising one hand in a casual half-wave: he's got a shift this afternoon, after all. And since this conversation went way better than he was afraid it was going to, he's even got time to grab lunch somewhere first.]
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Pippa raises her hand in a wave as well. She's actually genuinely looking forward to the ice cream, which is why she leaves him with a smile before going back into her temple. ]