<<Now, two years later, Agent Aban Lee Stone had become a part of Dr. Robotnik’s world. He was as integrated as the rest of his machines, a subroutine that hadn’t been interrupted since it had first been established. Worse (better?), he had become a part of Ivo’s world.
Eugh. Even his thoughts had become more soft and mushy since Stone had begun working for him. The man was lucky he made such good drinks.
“I’m back, Doctor.” Ah, speak of the devil and all that. Ivo didn’t even need to look over his shoulder to know that Stone was standing there with that eager look, the work tablet Ivo had made for him last year and secretly been updating every few weeks, and a cup of coffee. “I have notes on the latest meeting involving Project 32-B, your upcoming schedule, and a drink since you’ve been in the hangar for the better part of the morning and afternoon and have so far refused to ‘waste time’ by eating.”
“You know, there can be such a thing as being too efficient.” Ivo pushed up his goggles to rest on his forehead and spun around in his chair, pleased he was in time to see Stone’s rolled eyes and exasperated look that he quickly tried to hide behind some vapid customer service like smile. >>
The first of my many favorite scenes from @ibelieveinahappilyeverafter's marvelous fic Wait For Me (I'll Be Waiting)
