[Jasper collects his mug of coffee and indulges in a sip. The bitterness hardly reaches his tongue, masked as it is by a copious amount of sugar. The thought of combining it with a dessert comes to mind and he finds himself thinking about one of the local bakeries. A cake for himself and perhaps a pastry for this ridiculous man.
He sets his cup down, still holding it between his fingers.]
Sounds like a plan, I dare say. The world seems bright enough today that I should not mind wasting an hour or two.
[Jasper's agreement has Hendrik quietly nodding to himself. They had a plan for the day, then.]
Very well. Should you need more time to prepare, just let me know. We are not on a strict schedule.
[He'll spend some time practicing magic in the meantime. Those trials have at least made him aware he should continue being earnest about his practice.]
More time is what he longed for over years. This man's appreciation. His company, his companionship. But surely that is not the reason Hendrik feels he needs more time? Does he suggest it out of worry?
He smiles to hide what he fears. That would be like him.]
Of course. I should only take minutes to decide what to wear, nothing more.
[Though combing his hair might take a good deal longer.]
[Hendrik pauses in his meal for only a moment, confused as he reaches to refill his coffee mug. He comments in the middle of lifting the drink to his lips.]
You do not intend to take a shower or a bath? Ensure you do not have salt chafing your skin?
Jasper cautiously lays his new slice of toast across the plate. He closes his eyes for a moment, shielding himself from any criticism. The questions are quickly tackled and immediately answered.]
[That was rather presumptuous, wasn't it? Jasper had mentioned it would only take a few minutes to gather clothes, but he shouldn't have called into question his fastidiousness. After another sip of his coffee, he reaches over to add a teaspoon of sugar.]
Then I will look forward to the outing. In an hour.
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[Even as he sets down his mug and replies, Hendrik realizes he doesn't necessarily have to make the goal returning in time for the next meal.]
Or we can find a place to eat while we are out.
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He sets his cup down, still holding it between his fingers.]
Sounds like a plan, I dare say. The world seems bright enough today that I should not mind wasting an hour or two.
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Very well. Should you need more time to prepare, just let me know. We are not on a strict schedule.
[He'll spend some time practicing magic in the meantime. Those trials have at least made him aware he should continue being earnest about his practice.]
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More time is what he longed for over years. This man's appreciation. His company, his companionship. But surely that is not the reason Hendrik feels he needs more time? Does he suggest it out of worry?
He smiles to hide what he fears. That would be like him.]
Of course. I should only take minutes to decide what to wear, nothing more.
[Though combing his hair might take a good deal longer.]
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You do not intend to take a shower or a bath? Ensure you do not have salt chafing your skin?
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Jasper cautiously lays his new slice of toast across the plate. He closes his eyes for a moment, shielding himself from any criticism. The questions are quickly tackled and immediately answered.]
That goes without saying.
[His nose wrinkles.]
Really, Hendrik. You should let me finish.
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[That was rather presumptuous, wasn't it? Jasper had mentioned it would only take a few minutes to gather clothes, but he shouldn't have called into question his fastidiousness. After another sip of his coffee, he reaches over to add a teaspoon of sugar.]
Then I will look forward to the outing. In an hour.