[ He folds his hands over his cane and regards her wearily from the bottom of the apparent intervention pit. ]
Still, I think sentiments of concern can be expressed just as readily over warm drinks in the comfort of a private space. Perhaps we'll give that a try the next time you find yourself worried.
[And after a pause she drops a rope down the side of the pit for him to grab onto. THe she positions herself at the edge of the pit. One hand on the rope and the other offered to help pull him up.]
I'll keep that in mind. Are you saying it's okay if I build a pit in your study?
[ He sighs, pointedly but without any actual bite, and steps forward to take the rope. Ozpin swings himself a step up the chocolate-sticky side, and grasps her hand without hesitation. ]
My study has been through more than enough. Let's keep to outdoors construction only, shall we, Ruby?
[ Beat. ]
And perhaps keep to drinking chocolate instead of wearing it.
no subject
[ He folds his hands over his cane and regards her wearily from the bottom of the apparent intervention pit. ]
Still, I think sentiments of concern can be expressed just as readily over warm drinks in the comfort of a private space. Perhaps we'll give that a try the next time you find yourself worried.
no subject
[And after a pause she drops a rope down the side of the pit for him to grab onto. THe she positions herself at the edge of the pit. One hand on the rope and the other offered to help pull him up.]
I'll keep that in mind. Are you saying it's okay if I build a pit in your study?
no subject
My study has been through more than enough. Let's keep to outdoors construction only, shall we, Ruby?
[ Beat. ]
And perhaps keep to drinking chocolate instead of wearing it.