[James answers the crystal without thinking as he's finishing up dressing - and then his shirt doesn't seem to make it on as he is now staring at the crystal with surprise. His mouth opens, then closes, then opens again.
.... oh. Right. He needs. To answer that. So. He should answer.
Uh.... I mean. I. Yes. I mean, I would be pleased. To attend. With you. [Wait a moment.] Is this for a diplomatic, er, purpose?
[ Yet another argument for getting images working on the crystals already. ]
Diplomatic? Well, the whole party is--Oh.
[ She clears her throat. ]
Well--I mean. You've proven able to handle yourself in representing the Inquisition, and maneuvering around political situations, dealing with nobles. So--I thought you would, ah. Be a sound choice to attend with me.
[ Beleth blinks a bit, confused by his strange response--was he upset for her asking him? Or--No, don't be stupid. ]
The event will be in a few weeks, and I'd say...something reasonably formal. Like when Madame de Fer threw that soiree a while back. But not quite on the level of Halamshiral.
But thank you for coming with me. I'm--Um. I'm sure that you could attend with someone better if you wanted, so. I'm glad that you're alright with going with me.
[He looks through his meager dresser, and nods his head. Right he has the formal uniform from the last event Vivienne had him at. More uniform than formal, so it would be perfect for diplomatic purposes. Strong arm of the Inquisition, working with the higher powers of the Chantry and the Inquisition Division Leaders ...
Wait. What?]
Oh, well that's just ridiculous. I wouldn't want to go with anyone but you. [He snorted softly, as he eyed the green uniform coat.] You're marvelous, so stop thinking there's someone 'better'. And I do believe I said 'honored'.
[ Congratulations, Beleth has been rendered speechless. Or at least incoherent, because she makes several attempts at saying something, but cuts out half a word in. He wouldn't want to go with anyone besides her? No one at all? He thinks she's marvelous?
What is wrong with him. Maybe he's just being nice. ]
[Oh, and now he's just blushing. So he'll stutter out.]
I ... well, Thank you. You're also kind. And good. And ... I just wish you would stop ... putting yourself down. I think you are an incredibly smart, talented Scout Master and person and ... you really should not sell yourself short. I happen to admire you ... greatly.
[Sigh. He was such a blathering idiot. 'Admire you greatly'. This is why he could never keep a lover.]
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Date: 2017-10-22 12:11 am (UTC).... oh. Right. He needs. To answer that. So. He should answer.
Uh.... I mean. I. Yes. I mean, I would be pleased. To attend. With you. [Wait a moment.] Is this for a diplomatic, er, purpose?
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Date: 2017-10-22 03:01 am (UTC)Diplomatic? Well, the whole party is--Oh.
[ She clears her throat. ]
Well--I mean. You've proven able to handle yourself in representing the Inquisition, and maneuvering around political situations, dealing with nobles. So--I thought you would, ah. Be a sound choice to attend with me.
But--Uh. You'd like to go? Really?
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Date: 2017-10-23 03:31 am (UTC)Oh ...
[If he sounds disappointed - wait he sounds disappointed! Augh, recover, recover.]
I mean, it would be an honor - and delight to attend. I just thought - nevermind what I thought.
[Dignity Man. Dignity.]
When is the event planned for, and what formal attire should I have?
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Date: 2017-10-24 12:04 pm (UTC)The event will be in a few weeks, and I'd say...something reasonably formal. Like when Madame de Fer threw that soiree a while back. But not quite on the level of Halamshiral.
But thank you for coming with me. I'm--Um. I'm sure that you could attend with someone better if you wanted, so. I'm glad that you're alright with going with me.
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Date: 2017-10-24 03:36 pm (UTC)Wait. What?]
Oh, well that's just ridiculous. I wouldn't want to go with anyone but you. [He snorted softly, as he eyed the green uniform coat.] You're marvelous, so stop thinking there's someone 'better'. And I do believe I said 'honored'.
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Date: 2017-10-26 04:37 am (UTC)[ Congratulations, Beleth has been rendered speechless. Or at least incoherent, because she makes several attempts at saying something, but cuts out half a word in. He wouldn't want to go with anyone besides her? No one at all? He thinks she's marvelous?
What is wrong with him. Maybe he's just being nice. ]
...Really?
[ Smooth. ]
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Date: 2017-10-26 07:58 pm (UTC)Right. Well. He can ... smooth this over. With charm - he has charm, right? Perhaps.]
Beleth it is clear to everyone that you have a presence. And - yes. So. Stop saying otherwise.
[Oh yes. So ... very ... charming.]
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Date: 2017-10-27 10:05 am (UTC)A presence. Of course. I--Um. Thank you, that's...It's very kind. You're very kind, James. I hope that you know that.
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Date: 2017-10-27 01:24 pm (UTC)I ... well, Thank you. You're also kind. And good. And ... I just wish you would stop ... putting yourself down. I think you are an incredibly smart, talented Scout Master and person and ... you really should not sell yourself short. I happen to admire you ... greatly.
[Sigh. He was such a blathering idiot. 'Admire you greatly'. This is why he could never keep a lover.]