[ The tablet is taken from Alan, and William is just about to read what's highlighted to himself before saying it aloud, when Ronald returns. It distracts him well enough, because he obviously has to scold the boy for being late - as if he'd imposed a curfew upon them all. ]
I see you've finally decided to join us.
[ His tone is far more reprimanding than joyous, if William was ever capable of that emotion. to begin with! But once Ron's settled himself, William turns back to the tablet, the idea of pre-reading the text forgotten. The fact that he's drunk a fair bit more than the others, at this point, helps too. He clears his throat slightly before starting. ]
"With his broad shoulders and slim waist, he was a yield sign — yet she could NOT!"
[ He attempts to emphasise the last word, as the all caps had indicated, but it comes out more commanding than the sassy way it was intended. The odd phrasing has his brow creasing before he shakes his head, not understanding the pun. Or perhaps simply thinking it was absurd.
His index finger drags upwards on the tablet, showing the next quote. ]
“The fact that she made this beeline for me both warmed my soul and made me want to turn around, walk out the door, and find a cliff to fling myself off of.” [ He hums, thoughtfully. ] Accurate, at least in part.
[ Almost immediately, William's eyes glance over to Grell, the last part of the quote seeming to be relevant to his own feelings about the redhead. ]
“I look down and suddenly realise that, I too, am hard... [ A pause, as he rereads the full quote, then huffs and continues. ] "After all of this effort, nothing was more arousing than losing my own sexual inhibitions.” Honestly Humphries, I feel as though you're mocking me with these.
[ Thankfully there's only one more, and he's done a fair job of keeping his usual monotone voice steady, despite the ridiculous quotes. Things should be fine. ]
And lastly, “'Oh my god.' I say, overwhelmed by the forest of..." [ William pauses again, lips drawing into a thin line as he closes his eyes and shakes his head. Is he really going to say this? ] "overwhelmed by the forest of...dicks that surrounds me. [ He pauses to sigh, not at all excited to see the reaction from them all. ] 'I can’t believe how gay I really am...”
What is this bollocks you've been reading? Honestly.
[ He tosses the tablet back to Alan, assuming he'll catch it just fine. Even if he did do the dare, he is taking a shot just to clear his mind of this memory. Maybe two. ]
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I see you've finally decided to join us.
[ His tone is far more reprimanding than joyous, if William was ever capable of that emotion. to begin with! But once Ron's settled himself, William turns back to the tablet, the idea of pre-reading the text forgotten. The fact that he's drunk a fair bit more than the others, at this point, helps too. He clears his throat slightly before starting. ]
"With his broad shoulders and slim waist, he was a yield sign — yet she could NOT!"
[ He attempts to emphasise the last word, as the all caps had indicated, but it comes out more commanding than the sassy way it was intended. The odd phrasing has his brow creasing before he shakes his head, not understanding the pun. Or perhaps simply thinking it was absurd.
His index finger drags upwards on the tablet, showing the next quote. ]
“The fact that she made this beeline for me both warmed my soul and made me want to turn around, walk out the door, and find a cliff to fling myself off of.” [ He hums, thoughtfully. ] Accurate, at least in part.
[ Almost immediately, William's eyes glance over to Grell, the last part of the quote seeming to be relevant to his own feelings about the redhead. ]
“I look down and suddenly realise that, I too, am hard... [ A pause, as he rereads the full quote, then huffs and continues. ] "After all of this effort, nothing was more arousing than losing my own sexual inhibitions.” Honestly Humphries, I feel as though you're mocking me with these.
[ Thankfully there's only one more, and he's done a fair job of keeping his usual monotone voice steady, despite the ridiculous quotes. Things should be fine. ]
And lastly, “'Oh my god.' I say, overwhelmed by the forest of..." [ William pauses again, lips drawing into a thin line as he closes his eyes and shakes his head. Is he really going to say this? ] "overwhelmed by the forest of...dicks that surrounds me. [ He pauses to sigh, not at all excited to see the reaction from them all. ] 'I can’t believe how gay I really am...”
What is this bollocks you've been reading? Honestly.
[ He tosses the tablet back to Alan, assuming he'll catch it just fine. Even if he did do the dare, he is taking a shot just to clear his mind of this memory. Maybe two. ]