[ William has to pause mid bite when Grell is suddenly next to him. He's about to give her a bitter dismissal when he feels another body slide uncomfortably close to his other side. He stiffens, watching the orange juice being passed around with a deepening frown.
He has no doubt this has some sort of ulterior motive behind it, hence his ignoring of Ann's greeting. ]
[ As for Grell, she's entirely unfazed by the nature of William's reply. In fact, she seems to find it as entertaining as it's ever been. With a chuckle, she reaches into the inner pocket of her blazer, unfolding a piece of paper. ]
I don't suppose you've made any plans yet, have you, darling?
[ And it appears to be a student flyer advertising the upcoming ball that she sets out on the table for William to see. ]
[ The paper is only glanced at briefly before William returns to eating his eggs. He's seen them around for a good week now. All the girls he passed seemed to be giggling over what they'd wear and who they were hoping would ask them. Likewise, the boys were talking in their bunks before bed about how secretly nervous they were to ask, but wouldn't of course show that outside of the dorm.
He takes his time chewing and drinking his tea before he answers. ]
Yes. I'll be taking advantage of the empty dorm and sleeping early.
[ With a goodnatured roll of the eyes, Grell sets down her glass in favour of leaning an elbow into the tabletop, in which she sets her chin atop its open palm, turned towards him. ]
By entertaining, I assume you mean for yourselves.
[ Unfortunately, he knows the two of them aren't going to let him go without hearing them out. And he isn't keen on sitting here for longer than he has to. So with the most exasperated of sighs, he places his fork down. ]
Oh. [ Shooting the other redhead a look, brow quirked with inquisition - and intrigue! Tapping a finger to her chin with a smirk, she seems to be giving it some consideration. ]
There's not much to it. We're two ladies that wish to go to a dance, and we thought it might be fun for a male to escort us.
[ Which he does a fair job of hiding how much it does bother him by saying it without a hint of emotion. ]
You don't sound very interested in having me there. [ He addresses An with narrowed eyes. ] Perhaps you should convince your partner that you should have their undivided attention.
[ Brows raised, she blinks and shakes her head with a feigned innocence. All the while, folding up that flyer to place into his breast pocket, and then place her hand over securely. ]
You'd be a lucky man to have a lady on your arm, let alone two. Don't be a fool and waste your evening wallowing in your loneliness.
I'm accusing you of having ulterior motives. Or added expectations of me.
[ He glares at Ann a moment longer before huffing and taking a sip of his juice. At least they aren't poisoning his drink to get him to say yes. Still, he can't deny their claim that he'd just be moping silently by himself the whole night. Now he just needs to decide which of the two options is less appealing. ]
Mind your distance the remainder of the night and I'll see you through the door.
[ Having been enjoying the energy from that glare, herself (because she knew she was right), she's almost a bit disappointed that it's subsisted! She giggles. ]
Oh, I see. Yes, we certainly expected more than that. You ought to be spending the entire night with us.
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It's been too long since we've spoken, William. How are you?
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He has no doubt this has some sort of ulterior motive behind it, hence his ignoring of Ann's greeting. ]
What do you two want?
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Straight to the point, I see. Might as well, then.
[ Shooting a sly little look to Grell, she nods. ]
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I don't suppose you've made any plans yet, have you, darling?
[ And it appears to be a student flyer advertising the upcoming ball that she sets out on the table for William to see. ]
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He takes his time chewing and drinking his tea before he answers. ]
Yes. I'll be taking advantage of the empty dorm and sleeping early.
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How dreadfully- but opportunistically - typical.
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We've an alternative arrangement for you to consider! Equally indulgent, but far more entertaining.
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[ Unfortunately, he knows the two of them aren't going to let him go without hearing them out. And he isn't keen on sitting here for longer than he has to. So with the most exasperated of sighs, he places his fork down. ]
Fine. What it is?
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Well-- not necessarily♥
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There's not much to it. We're two ladies that wish to go to a dance, and we thought it might be fun for a male to escort us.
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[ He knew this was a bad pairing the moment he first saw them together - if only cause now he has two of them to deal with. ]
I have no desire to attend the ball. And certainly not if I have to have the two of you clinging to me.
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[ The mild retort is delivered with but a smile. It's clear that she and Grell have a layered relationship that confuses many, to say the least. ]
By no means is your presence necessary. We're offering a friendly extension of our company.
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No one should spend holidays alone, silly boy. We simply couldn't allow it. You understand.
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[ Which he does a fair job of hiding how much it does bother him by saying it without a hint of emotion. ]
You don't sound very interested in having me there. [ He addresses An with narrowed eyes. ] Perhaps you should convince your partner that you should have their undivided attention.
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[ With a tilt of the head, she calmly bats her lashes at the other. ]
And you should know that I'm very convincing.
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Isn't she just? I haven't deviated in the slightest, in any case!
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[ Closing her eyes, she tuts. ] Shame on you for putting women down, Mister Spears.
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If that is the case then I can't imagine you're only expectation of me is to see you through the banquet hall doors.
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[ Brows raised, she blinks and shakes her head with a feigned innocence. All the while, folding up that flyer to place into his breast pocket, and then place her hand over securely. ]
You'd be a lucky man to have a lady on your arm, let alone two. Don't be a fool and waste your evening wallowing in your loneliness.
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Neither of us can force anything on you, of course - but we can very well encourage it. As concerned bystanders.
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[ He glares at Ann a moment longer before huffing and taking a sip of his juice. At least they aren't poisoning his drink to get him to say yes. Still, he can't deny their claim that he'd just be moping silently by himself the whole night. Now he just needs to decide which of the two options is less appealing. ]
Mind your distance the remainder of the night and I'll see you through the door.
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And, what, you'll sit by yourself in a dark corner, munching on sweeties, instead?
[ Sitting upright, she shakes her head. ]
Certainly not.
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Oh, I see. Yes, we certainly expected more than that. You ought to be spending the entire night with us.
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I meant to keep your hands to yourselves.
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