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[mattersofscience]

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[legellely]

I would be lying if I said I wouldn't graciously accept the attention but why not share the wealth and well of appreciation?

If one happened to stumble, I'd try and catch them on the way down. I can't promise to completely break their fall, but they'd have a pair of warm arms to settle against.

The unexpected is the best type of menace if pop culture history has taught me anything.

[mattersofscience]

[On his end, he laughs warmly.

But please, Elle, don't actually try to catch him. He has almost a foot on you, and he doesn't want that coming down on you.]

So I'm learning. By this point, though, I'd hardly call you unexpected. You were all in on storming the Duplicity Bastille even before I was.

Anyone who finds you unexpected in any way, doesn't know you.

[legellely]

The SIN guards were very surprised at how dangerous a girl with a good pair of heels could be.

But I see you trying to change the subject and direction of this exchange!

I might let you have this one, doctor. Just as long as you let me compliment you every now and again. In person. Just us. To make you comfortable.

[mattersofscience]

[And he would have gotten away with it, too, if it weren't for this persistently uplifting woman!!]

I'll take an 'every now and again'. I get the distinct feeling this isn't a battle I'm going to win, otherwise.

[legellely]

That's very likely, though if it did make you upset or uncomfortable, I would respectfully step back. Complimenting and building others up is important but not at the cost of someone's feelings.

[mattersofscience]

I'll tell you if it's uncomfortable. I'd have done so now, if I felt the need to.

You aren't bowling me over - you're being kind, in a way not many are in the city. [It's not intended as a dig on the LIERs of Duplicity. Elle's unique. He truly hasn't met anyone else as determined to uplift the people around them as she is.

He's willing to entertain that, while unfamiliar in this respect, it's something that could be good for him, coming from her.]

[legellely]

Kindness can be lacking in a lot of ways around here. Someone has to make up for it. ;)

I could always send you a reminder for when your compliment may be approaching so you're not caught completely off guard.

[mattersofscience]

[At that, he laughs openly again.]

I do like working on a schedule. You can always be as prepared as you can be, and have an idea of what to expect.

But for this, maybe it's better if I don't.

[legellely]

That is a lot of responsibility you're handing over to me, Dr. Saville. I promise to use it wisely. 😘