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[‍ ‍ ‍solitude.‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ @halfsovl]

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ㅤㅤis it so wrong for a god to dream, to wish this moment would last just a little longer ׅׅ𖤠
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[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝒓𝐮͟𝐥͟𝒆͟𝐬͟ 𝐨𝐟 𝒆𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝒆𝐦𝒆𝐧𝐭 ! @belleflorets]

contracted employee rather than a permanent one and, subsequently, the slight differences in protections and policies. to her, it is no big issue; it’ll be dealt with.

“ it was your friend who told me to report him, actually. ”

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝒓𝐮͟𝐥͟𝒆͟𝐬͟ 𝐨𝐟 𝒆𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝒆𝐦𝒆𝐧𝐭 ! @belleflorets]

“ don’t worry. it’s already reported. ” flossie is quick to dismiss any concern he may hold, waving her hand as if it’s a physical thing that can be swatted away. she doesn’t attempt to explain the nuances of being a ❨ ﹠. ❩

[‍ ᵀᴴᴱ ‍LINE ‍OF ‍𝓢𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒͟𝐒͟𝐈͟𝓞𝐍. @tienschae]

she has picked up on his habit rather quickly for he does, in fact, have a strong tendency to fixate on what he doesn’t know or what is outside of his control. he cares little for anything else — what he can control won’t hurt﹙ ﹠̲ ﹚

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝒓𝐮͟𝐥͟𝒆͟𝐬͟ 𝐨𝐟 𝒆𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝒆𝐦𝒆𝐧𝐭 ! @belleflorets]

such a fact is evident in the way she shrugs and continues. “ if i do anything wrong, he makes comments or noises. i’ve learned to tune it out. ”

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝒓𝐮͟𝐥͟𝒆͟𝐬͟ 𝐨𝐟 𝒆𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝒆𝐦𝒆𝐧𝐭 ! @belleflorets]

“ he’s had a bee in his bonnet ever since he asked me out and i said no. ” though she worries about seeming cruel, flossie cannot help but roll her eyes as she leans back in her chair. the subject switch is not ❨ ﹠. ❩

[‍ ᵀᴴᴱ ‍LINE ‍OF ‍𝓢𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒͟𝐒͟𝐈͟𝓞𝐍. @tienschae]

he looks distinctly thoughtful in lieu of her response, for he doesn’t quite understand her motivations in this situation. yes, perhaps she will be provided with better media content if he is in a more positive emotional state﹙ ﹠̲ ﹚

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝒓𝐮͟𝐥͟𝒆͟𝐬͟ 𝐨𝐟 𝒆𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝒆𝐦𝒆𝐧𝐭 ! @belleflorets]

lost on her, and she notes mentally that he seems to fixate on aspects of conversation particularly if they are confusing to him.

she doesn’t mind, is happy to discuss that particular topic until he feels more clarity, and ❨ ﹠. ❩

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝒓𝐮͟𝐥͟𝒆͟𝐬͟ 𝐨𝐟 𝒆𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝒆𝐦𝒆𝐧𝐭 ! @belleflorets]

sipping lightly. as she speaks she leans forwards and smiles secretively, as if they are sharing something between each other. “ but if gerry had carried on, i would have needed a minute, too. ”

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝒓𝐮͟𝐥͟𝒆͟𝐬͟ 𝐨𝐟 𝒆𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝒆𝐦𝒆𝐧𝐭 ! @belleflorets]

“ well, in this instance, you. ” flossie concedes, pleased that her words have not come across as patronising or rude.

having not been dismissed she slides into the seat across from him, still holding her water and ❨ ﹠. ❩

[‍ ᵀᴴᴱ ‍LINE ‍OF ‍𝓢𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒͟𝐒͟𝐈͟𝓞𝐍. @tienschae]

he watches her for a moment, silent as gaze seeks something that cannot be named. it is not worth his effort, for his attention soon shifts to follow the movements of the final camera operator dismisses themselves from the room.﹙ ﹠̲ ﹚

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝒓𝐮͟𝐥͟𝒆͟𝐬͟ 𝐨𝐟 𝒆𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝒆𝐦𝒆𝐧𝐭 ! @belleflorets]

small, one—shouldered shrug, as if it is no big deal — because to her it isn’t. “ sometimes we just need a break. ”

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝒓𝐮͟𝐥͟𝒆͟𝐬͟ 𝐨𝐟 𝒆𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝒆𝐦𝒆𝐧𝐭 ! @belleflorets]

though she will likely never be able to explain to him, flossie does not see any form of care for other humans as ‘babying’ them or a sign of weakness. if he needs something and she is able to, she will provide. ❨ ﹠. ❩

[‍ ᵀᴴᴱ ‍LINE ‍OF ‍𝓢𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒͟𝐒͟𝐈͟𝓞𝐍. @tienschae]

embarrassment is not necessary, for it is a tendency of étienne’s to miss the finer nuance of expression, language or tone. it is better to verbalise it to him in manner that is easy to understand, not for sake of lacking﹙ ﹠̲ ﹚

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝒓𝐮͟𝐥͟𝒆͟𝐬͟ 𝐨𝐟 𝒆𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝒆𝐦𝒆𝐧𝐭 ! @belleflorets]

to her, it is basic kindness, especially when he is only there because she requires it.

her head tilts at his question, confused, her own brown pinched as she considers her response. eventually she settles on a ❨ ﹠. ❩

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝒓𝐮͟𝐥͟𝒆͟𝐬͟ 𝐨𝐟 𝒆𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝒆𝐦𝒆𝐧𝐭 ! @belleflorets]

looked a little like you needed a couple of minutes to reset. do you want me to give you a little break alone? ”

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝒓𝐮͟𝐥͟𝒆͟𝐬͟ 𝐨𝐟 𝒆𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝒆𝐦𝒆𝐧𝐭 ! @belleflorets]

though not actually thirsty or in need of water she reaches for it regardless, using the movement to give her staff a pointed look that communicates enough to have them leaving the room.

she remains silent as she ❨ ﹠. ❩

[‍ ᵀᴴᴱ ‍LINE ‍OF ‍𝓢𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒͟𝐒͟𝐈͟𝓞𝐍. @tienschae]

earnest expression is not received as intended, for he believes her about her sore throat without second thought — for he has little reason to assume otherwise, given he has little understanding of the fact that she has picked up﹙ ﹠̲ ﹚

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝒓𝐮͟𝐥͟𝒆͟𝐬͟ 𝐨𝐟 𝒆𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝒆𝐦𝒆𝐧𝐭 ! @belleflorets]

unscrews the lid, then offers a small smile as it is returned to the table, somewhat embarrassed that he evidently doesn’t see her gesture but willing to explain regardlss. “ i’m sorry for assuming, but you ❨ ﹠. ❩

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝒓𝐮͟𝐥͟𝒆͟𝐬͟ 𝐨𝐟 𝒆𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝒆𝐦𝒆𝐧𝐭 ! @belleflorets]

@ferrantpinto uncomfortable, but she doesn’t verbalise why she remains stock still beyond continuing the conversation. “ we don’t have to do it again, if you don’t want. ”

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝒓𝐮͟𝐥͟𝒆͟𝐬͟ 𝐨𝐟 𝒆𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝒆𝐦𝒆𝐧𝐭 ! @belleflorets]

jet—lagged, half—lidded eyes scan the ferrari lot, desperately trying to remain awake while awaiting her team for the day. it is while surroundings are examined that she spots an overly familiar tuft of dark hair appearing ( c )

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝒓𝐮͟𝐥͟𝒆͟𝐬͟ 𝐨𝐟 𝒆𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝒆𝐦𝒆𝐧𝐭 ! @belleflorets]

@ferrantpinto small smile as if to reassure that she doesn’t mind, shaking her head to punctuate the point.

she makes no attempts to move, doesn’t try to approach him. it’s half out of embarrassment and half out of wish not to make him ❨ ﹠. ❩

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝒓𝐮͟𝐥͟𝒆͟𝐬͟ 𝐨𝐟 𝒆𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝒆𝐦𝒆𝐧𝐭 ! @belleflorets]

@ferrantpinto again, and even means she takes a second to process what happens before she utters an apology. “ sorry. i have got to stop doing that. ”

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝒓𝐮͟𝐥͟𝒆͟𝐬͟ 𝐨𝐟 𝒆𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝒆𝐦𝒆𝐧𝐭 ! @belleflorets]

@ferrantpinto rather harassed as she races across the path, clutching at the strap of her bag to avoid it falling off her shoulder for the umpteenth time on that journey alone.

the distraction is enough that she runs straight into him ❨ ﹠. ❩

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝒓𝐮͟𝐥͟𝒆͟𝐬͟ 𝐨𝐟 𝒆𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝒆𝐦𝒆𝐧𝐭 ! @belleflorets]

@ferrantpinto unless he understands he needs to tell her a little of what’s going on.

[‍ ‍ ‍ 𝒓𝐮͟𝐥͟𝒆͟𝐬͟ 𝐨𝐟 𝒆𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝒆𝐦𝒆𝐧𝐭 ! @belleflorets]

@ferrantpinto freaking me out, a bit.”

the admission takes a lot and she is suddenly worried that he will become annoyed by it or ask her to leave, but it’s there. he’s regulating and she can tell, but she cannot proceed ❨ ﹠. ❩