Forgiven

[death_glare]

[ No one questioned anything when William suddenly left his office that morning. "I've been called to a meeting" was all the information he gave the rest of Dispatch. To them, it wasn't surprising, seeing as he was the head of the department. For William, however, the summoning came with zero notice. As he made his way to the upper managements' offices, all he could wonder was what issue his subordinates caused that he'd have to clean up after, this time.

It wasn't until lunch break that William returned to Dispatch. The others expected they'd get reprimanded for something, but William remained quiet, his face expressionless as he closed the door to his office. ]

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[death_glare]

[ William frowns, shaking his own head, as well. It's obvious he doesn't get the concept of social standing all that well. ]

That's absurd.

[ Having friends, in general, isn't something he's very much acquainted with, at all. ]

[untodeath]

[ With a lopsided grin, she breathes a chuckle, resting her shoulder to his. ]

Goodness, you're adorable. I love you so.

[ Okay, maybe she'll try one crisp. ]

You know that phrase, judging one by their friends and all that? Well, I earned quite the reputation while you were away. And you know how our sort feel about angels. [ She pauses to look at him, petting her fingertips under his chin. ] Typically.

[death_glare]

[ He supposes he can understand that last part. Still, so long as they weren't causing trouble for him, Angels were much higher on his list of supernatural beings he could tolerate. He'll still be stubborn about it, though. ]

Again, absurd. But, what about me thinking so is adorable?

[untodeath]

[ Shaking her head, the reaper has an endeared smile on her face. ]

I've always found it attractive, how little you care for others' perception.

[ She glances to him, biting back a giggle. ]

But, well-- it makes you a bit socially awkward, my dear, and I adore that just as much.

[death_glare]

Honestly, is there anything you dislike about me?

[ Since she now has his affections, there can't be much. He takes a decent sip of his coffee, a bit disappointed that it's cooled off so quickly. ]

[untodeath]

[ Ah, she legitimately has to think of that for a moment, lips pursed and gaze drifting off. ]

Your sense of fashion is tragic.

[death_glare]

[ He has to look down at his suit, confused. ]

I think I look quite good in a suit.

[ It only proves Grell's claim. Wearing work appropriate attire is one thing, but showing your own sense of style is another. ]

[untodeath]

[ Yup, her lopsided grin tells just that! ]

And it's quite fortunate that you do, because it's all that you have!

[ She picks at some of her salad - easier to eat between conversation. ]

Say that I want you to take me on a date to the beach, and you've gone out to buy yourself an outfit for it. What would you choose?

[death_glare]

[ He looks perplexed by the question. ]

Assuming you were planning on dragging me into the water, a swim suit.

[ And of course he means one of those classic Victorian era men's suits that practically look like a shortened version of his striped pajamas. ]

[untodeath]

[ There's a feigned gasp, as she gives him a playful look of shock! ]

And budge my makeup? Absolutely not. [ A shrug! ] Just a stroll along the water, browsing the shops and having dinner along the coast.

[death_glare]

[ Returning to his pastry, he breaks a decent piece from it. ]

We could do most of those things without ever setting foot on the beach.

[ Though, now it seems he's unsure what to change his answer to. ]

[untodeath]

[ Okay, now he gets a look. ]

It's about enjoying the scenery, Will. It's romantic.

[death_glare]

Fine, then. What would you wear? And think I should?

[ He gives her that look right back. ]

[untodeath]

[ Okay, that mocking look he gives her has her lips twinging into a smile against her will!! ]

Alright, you cheater. Let's see...

[ She takes a bit of her sandwich while she thinks it over, humming. With a decided nod, she licks her lips. ]

Perhaps I could wear a cuffed blazer over an airy lace camisole, with cropped slacks... Add a delicate gold chain around my wrist, and pair it all with heels cut below the ankle!

[ Glancing to William, the excitement she has over the topic is clear on her features, really. ]

And you could wear something like navy slacks, a tan summer blazer over your dress shirt... white with blue pinstripe? A boater hat-- and a cute, casual pocket square to match~♥

[death_glare]

[ He looks to the side as she describes the outfits, trying to picture them. He has no idea what the difference between the heels she mentioned and other heels are. ]

You honestly think I would look good in a hat?

[ Apparently it isn't something he would have chosen, himself. ]

[untodeath]

Oh yes, you'd be quite handsome!

[ Grell raises her brow, leaning in. ]

Have you never worn one?

[death_glare]

They muss my hair up.

[ He smooths his perfectly parted hair almost protectively. ]

[untodeath]

[ Her teeth press into her bottom lip with a snerk. ]

You'll just have to keep a comb in your pocket, as you always do.

[death_glare]

[ With a sigh he returns to his pastry. ]

You're going to enjoy dressing me far too much.

[untodeath]

[ With a quiet squeal, she grasps onto the arm of his blazer. ]

I really am--!

[ And she leans in to kiss his cheek! ]

[death_glare]

[ He side eyes her, but doesn't refuse the attention. ]

You are off tomorrow, yes? We can go then.

[untodeath]

[ She pulls back to give him a tilt of the head. ]

Shopping? [ A blink. ] Or-- to the beach?

[death_glare]

Shopping.

[ Stated as if that should have been obvious. ]

Unless my things have been delivered I am out of clean clothing. We'll need to do laundry this evening.

[untodeath]

[ For the briefest moment, she pouts. Suggesting they go through with her random date scenario on a whim would've been adorable-- but, hell, they're going SHOPPING, so she cheers right back up, face brightening. ]

Well, if we're to get you a full wardrobe and intimates for our leisure, we'll have quite the day ahead of us!

[death_glare]

Quite.

[ He motions to her food, silently commanding she finish her lunch before the break is over. ]

The intimates portion should be interesting.