@kenostaph has written: Thancred taps the top of Behni's head with a book (lightly!) before holding it out to him. "From the restricted section. I'll handle returning it once you are done." Thancred walks backwards, keeping pace with the other man. As they slow to a stop, he taps his cheek twice, "Payment, if you would?"
Twelve Forfend, he actually pulled it off...he knew Waters boasted of his skills in espionage, had even shown-off about it in regards to his archon mark..but to actually slip himself in and out of the restricted section without so much as tipping off a mammet. And to do so at the risk of being punished by the Forum..! He'd think him breathtaking, if not for the incredible recklessness!
But oh, he'd remembered the exact tome (Field notes on the aether flowing deep beneath us, to be precise), and he'd been so careful with it. Perhaps not to risk being found out, but still. How could this man be so thoughtful and yet so entirely infuriatingly? It was that damned charming smile of his...he knew what he was getting out of this. Knew what his skills could grant him.
"I can't believe you actually heeded my request...do you not have other things that might be more worth your while?" Behni huffed, gently taking the tome from the other and peering around them as if anyone else had the time to pry into their conversation. Thancred was talented, but those security mammets were in a league of their own...
"Still, I'm quite grateful. I've been keen on scouring the section detailing how the changes in the earth alter certain aspects of the arcane-" He catches himself, glancing up to the other's expectant gaze and flustering slightly at how easy it was to get himself into a ramble. "Right. You have my sincerest gratitude, Thancred..." He paused, just long enough to peck the other's cheek. It was a casual thing, and yet it still brought a warmth to his face...but this was no easy feat, so he would allow the affections for now.
