[ As she settles back, he's leaning in, brushing her messy bangs off her forehead so he can place that compress. He recalls all too keenly the times he had to tend to Charles' headaches the same way, waiting for the meds to kick in. The similarity ends there.
His skeptical expression tells her just what he thinks of that compliment, too. ]
You'd be the only one to think that. Want some more water?
[ It's not so much dismissive, he feels, as it is honest. ]
[ No space booze for her today. It's good to see him smile, though. She understands why it doesn't come easy to him, it never has for as long as she's known him, and time didn't exactly make it easier for him. All the same, she's glad that she can lure it out of him every once in a while. ]
If you'd consider joining me for breakfast, though...
[ She's mostly after his company, but if he would be kind enough to actually hunt down said breakfast for her too he would earn some major bonus points. ]
[ He returns to offer the full glass, doubtful. Behind him, the morning sun tries to sneak past the curtains, a sliver of cool light where the heavy fabric doesn't quite meet. ]
Sure you wanna chance it?
[ Laura should be awake soon, he knows, if she's not already up and getting into trouble. ]
[ She accepts it and takes a sip, and then needs a bit of a break before answering because her stomach decides that it is time for a moment of rebellion. ]
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His skeptical expression tells her just what he thinks of that compliment, too. ]
You'd be the only one to think that. Want some more water?
[ It's not so much dismissive, he feels, as it is honest. ]
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Wanna bet?
[ She still feels absolutely rotten, but his company is doing a lot to cheer her up. ]
And I probably should have some more if nothing else.
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Logan reaches over to pick up her glass, taking it with him for a refill. ]
I'm sure I could find you some hair of the dog. Gotta give me a bit longer on that.
[ Then he does smile, small and brief but genuine, before he's all-business once more. ]
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I'm good, thanks.
[ No space booze for her today. It's good to see him smile,
though. She understands why it doesn't come easy to him, it never has for as long as she's known him, and time didn't exactly make it easier for him. All the same, she's glad that she can lure it out of him every once in a while. ]
If you'd consider joining me for breakfast, though...
[ She's mostly after his company, but if he would be kind enough to actually hunt down said breakfast for her too he would earn some major bonus points. ]
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Sure you wanna chance it?
[ Laura should be awake soon, he knows, if she's not already up and getting into trouble. ]
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Mhm.
[ That probably didn't seem very confident. ]
Yeah. I'm sure.
[ Better? ]
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I'll get you some toast.
[ He makes a curious motion when he stands, like he might touch her shoulder, but no, his fingers close and his hand drops to his side. ]