@troublingbrat โI can.โ
Finally looking at her, his expression has hardened into a glare. Itโs not for her, though.
โTheyโre gems, theyโre all complete morons.
They donโt understand anything.โ
@FXARHER Eventually, when his pearl returned with news of the status, heโd add that to a report. Heโd spend a while more recording and comparing data, every now and then just... leaning his head against her for a moment.
Eventually, heโd let his hands drop from the keys to wrap around โ>
@FXARHER He waved a hand at his pearl, a silent order to go check the kindergartens for his colonies.
His typing never ceases, though he does spare her a glance or two. But his work has to be finished, he canโt spare any more time.
A sigh does pass his lips though. It seems he โ>
@FXARHER ... Heโs hesitant to continue his work now.
The kiss had been returned after a moment, and he cleared his throat with a nod.
โThe sooner iโm done... the sooner we get to continue..โ
Heโs not sure if heโs trying to make her feel better about it or himself.
Just as he had โ>
@FXARHER His grin grows a bit more, though so does the colour on his cheeks.
Her hands are still held in his grasp, though itโs a gentle hold. Easily escapable, if she wanted to.
โHm... You should have tried this method sooner... Much more effective than showing me your torture โ>
@FXARHER Her words bring him to open his eyes, watching her intently. His arms wrap around her just a bit tighter than before. Thereโs a few moments where he just... Stares. But then heโs reaching up to move her hands.
โ... Tell me more.โ
Thereโs almost a hum to his voice, the โ>
@FXARHER โhm... Maybe sheโs afraid of you.โ
That... Might be the closest thing to a joke that heโll ever make.
He intends to figure out the truth. He feels like this is something he /has/ to know.
Sheโs really going to make him /admit/ that heโs enjoying himself?
โ... Yes... I โ>
@FXARHER and he closes his own eyes for a few moments.
โIโve got two new colonies, and she expects gem production to begin within the next two dayโs..โ
... This is probably the longest break heโs ever had.
@FXARHER He blinks quietly for a moment. Now sheโs made him even more curious than he was. Whatโs the full reason? Heโll figure it out eventually..
He just.. Quietly lets her do as she pleases. Even if the nuzzling gives him a strange feeling in his stomachโ
Another sigh from him, โ>
@FXARHER โHuh... I find your neediness very... Distracting.โ
Heโs rather pleased to see her cheeks finally beginning to match his in colour. A quiet chuckle escapes him.
The tension that had been residing in his muscles is finally subsiding as he relaxes back into his chair, his โ>
@FXARHER gems in the room better be listening, their existence is at stake.
That smile... strikes a cord in him. The corners of his lips turn up just a bit. Only enough for her to notice.
@FXARHER โ... Iโll blame you if we get caught like this.โ
This was a rather new side of her for him, and it was one that... He seemed to enjoy. Even if it was interfering with his work efficiency.
โ You better hope they distract them.โ
Itโs a threat, but more so to the gems. The โ>