@regalblanques (Until he realizes he’s standing there salivating like an idiot, of course, which is the second or third embarrassing thing he’s done in front of Alastair today. He truly *must* be tired.)
Y—yes! I mean, yes, please do.
That would be the most wonderful.
@regalblanques (Riddles mouth can’t help but water at the mention of Trey’s baking. He’s loved the Clover family’s illustrious sweets since he was a child; no amount of scolding could change his mind on that. For a second, he quietly thinks over which of Trey’s desserts he’d love to have next.)
@regalblanques …it will only be a short break. A weekend, maybe less! There’s no need to worry the house, nor Trey nor Cater, especially after… you know what.
(Riddle also refuses to speak of the ‘incident’, utterly embarrassed. He’d rather bury himself alive than talk about it.)
@regalblanques (Riddle sighs, his hands returning to his sides. He shouldn’t unnecessarily fiddle, it’s improper, and touching things that aren’t his is also against the rules.)
I—
(He swallows, as if the words he wants to say are nauseating, rather than relieving.)
I need a break, Alastair.
@regalblanques (Riddle smiles, visibly intrigued by whatever plan
Alastair must've concocted in his mind.)
Oh, I’m sure.
If you have these ideas, be sure to run them by me. I’m always looking for ways to make things more efficient around here.
(He sighs, fiddling with a nearby candlestick.)
@regalblanques Tch. How irritating, that boy has absolutely no respect for his house nor this school…
Nevertheless, I’d say the library looks quite well. No dust, no smell of mildew, and everything is in alphabetical order. Including author, of course.
I’d say I’m very pleased, wouldn’t you?
@insaneriddles You… want me to play with you?
After I yelled at you and nearly took your head?
(Uncertain, Riddle takes the croquet mallet in his hands, testing the weight of it. The cheesecake somehow stays on his head.)
Well, this is my favorite game…
@insaneriddles (He sighs. Perhaps he should’ve controlled his emotions better, like Trey says, or maybe he should’ve taken Miles’ head before he could even dare to further disrespect him or the house!)
Thank you. I guess.
(It feels like pulling teeth to say that.)
@insaneriddles (Riddle instinctively reaches for his head, feeling the random piece of cheesecake sitting atop his already damp hair like an accessory.)
I—
(…)
…okay…