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"I don't often get the chance to talk to someone like you."

He pauses for just a second after saying those words, like he was surprised he let himself say those words. His voice was low, measured, and honest, with something much softer threaded within the words, within the thread tied around them. The thread that that shortened each day, pulling them close and closer together.

His eyes held hers when he said those words, the look within them not at all analytical, like when he's giving a lecture. No. They were soft, something akin to admiration within them as he looked at her, as he said those words to her. But perhaps but really gave away that there was something deep and personal in his words, was the smile on his face. It was faint, but there. Tender and warm, the kind of smile he doesn't give just anyone. But the kind of smile he's been giving her as of late... and only her. Accompanied with that look of admiration and... something more in his eyes.

The room is quiet now, but he's certain he can hear his own heart thundering inside of his chest. The two of them are alone, sat in the student seats closest to the Professor's desk. Maria with her open chemistry textbook and notebook right next to it, her hand having stilled after saying those words. He didn't mean to make her stop, didn't mean to distract her, but after what started as him helping her with her chemistry work, turned into a different conversation entirely. They started talking about her, about him, about things not at all related to chemistry, but that... started to become the norm for them.

Several nights ago, after taking her home for the second time, he offered to help her with any chemistry work she might need assistance with, though he had complete faith in her that she'd catch on, that she'd learn quick, because she's proven over and over to him how smart she was. How clever, bright and sharp. How important her studies were to her, how seriously she took them, and so he knew she'd do just fine, but still, the offer was there. And not just an offer to help her, but... to be near to her. To spend time with her, to have the opportunity to know her more, which he knows she shouldn't want, he shouldn't allow, but he also knows that he's practically given up on that fight. Especially when it became apparent after their moments in the library that the interest, the attraction and the want to be close, to know each other, was not one sided. Even more so when she allowed him to see exactly where she lived, even inviting him inside, and that's where he had extended the invite for her to visit him after class, should she ever need assistance with anything chemistry related. But his invite was more than just that.

And it had become more than just that. It had become them talking, sharing their interests, finding similarities and god, she was incredible. Intelligent, deeply observant, genuinely kind, intellectually driven, soft but strong in her own way, and beautiful. So beautiful and not just in looks, but her heart. Her soul.

He couldn't remember the last time he enjoyed talking to someone so much. He couldn't remember the last time he felt so engaged in any conversation, or so excited for the next. Certainly not like this, with her.

And in that moment, he just... wanted her to know that. Wanted her to know how amazing she was, how special she was, and how much he enjoyed not just talking with her, but hearing her talk, listening to anything she wanted to say. Whether it was about one of her favorite books or films, a place she wanted to visit, or a memory she held close to her. It was also just about being near her, with her, and his words, conveyed that. Conveyed some of what he felt, without the actual words.

And after another beat of silence, with his eyes still on her and that smile still on his face...

@nurotoxin​ sent:  “ you came far to get away from me. ”

STEPPING OUTSIDE   of her townhouse door just to see GLaDOS leaving from the adjacent dwelling had been a shock. Her body was still aching all over, and though there was no sign of infection or wounds anymore save for three light scars on her midsection, she’d at first hoped that it was just a fever dream. 

But it wasn’t--

And so Chell had turned tail and run. 

Running away from GLaDOS yet again. It’s just like old times. Times that she’d rather leave far behind her. But she can’t very well stay away from the monsters from her past when they happen to live next to her. 

She’s not usually one to show emotion. 

But after her ordeal on Haugst Isle, which left her physically and emotionally battered and scarred, it’s only natural that even Chell’s stoic defenses should be weakened. 

She’s completely in tears by the time she reaches the forest. And they’d already begun running down her cheeks before she’d turned away-- so the android most certainly saw. 

So, let her see. 

Chell’s in too much pain (pain that won’t stop, like it usually does, pain she can’t ignore, like she usually does), she’s too tired, everything hurts too much, and this is just the very last thing she needs to completely break down, to fall apart. She hasn’t done that in awhile. 

She collapses against a tree, slowly sinking to the ground, fingers digging into the leaves and soil as she sobs-- a harsh, strangled sound tearing itself from disused vocal chords, salty tears coursing down her face-- and she doesn’t hear GLaDOS’ approach until the AI speaks. 

That voice, that unbearably distinctive voice cuts through her sobs and laboured breathing, and sends a fresh wave of terror over her. GLaDOS had followed her. Chell falls silent. She doesn’t dare to turn around, doesn’t want to look at the monster that had tormented her, tested her, and tried to kill her. Doesn’t want to see those eyes. 

It’s somehow even more unnerving now that she looks almost human. 

Ok so you’re saying Havelock Vetinari is the ideal vampire boyfriend? You’re absolutely right

That is exactly who I was thinking of when I made that post, yes

Okay, this was getting old.  As much fun as it was to play little damsel in distress Skye, Daisy was more than ready to just beat these people down and show them why they’re right to fear her.  Yeah, sure, she had no intention of destroying Earth like they seemed to think she would do, but she had a more important battle to get to.

After a brief struggle, she manages to get loose, incapacitating two out of her three captors using good old fashioned hand-to-hand combat.  But the last one, she was about to simply blast away from her with her powers when, instead, she saw him fall to the ground unconscious.  She hadn’t seen what the person behind the man had done, only that, as the man fell, they became visible.