A crown of gold;
A heart that’s harder than stone;
Yes had been the right answer then. Peter saw Neron relax back, and relaxed slightly himself, though he didn’t let it show in the rigid line of his posture. He did however, accept the invitation, at least to move in closer. Staying standing was more natural to him, and kept him from being dwarfed by the taller man.
Peter nodded as the job expectations were laid out, ideas already forming in his mind. Things to make sure of, to improve on, to double check. ”I can... handle all of that.” He had done similar, in less official positions before. If anything, actually having a title should make things easier, shouldn’t it? There was one thing that bothered him though.
”Could I... I don’t mean to question your... judgement, but...” Peter hesitated a breath, worrying he was overstepping his bounds. ”...this seems sudden.” Obviously, he doesn’t want to give voice to the idea that he shouldn’t be trusted, but... this was literally their first meeting.
Peter nodded as the job expectations were laid out, ideas already forming in his mind. Things to make sure of, to improve on, to double check. ”I can... handle all of that.” He had done similar, in less official positions before. If anything, actually having a title should make things easier, shouldn’t it? There was one thing that bothered him though.
”Could I... I don’t mean to question your... judgement, but...” Peter hesitated a breath, worrying he was overstepping his bounds. ”...this seems sudden.” Obviously, he doesn’t want to give voice to the idea that he shouldn’t be trusted, but... this was literally their first meeting.
And it hurts a whole lot;
But it’s missed when it’s gone;
PETER
