It doesn't surprise me that I'm not the only one to comment on it. I did mean it in the best of sense, naturally. You're very capable, it's no wonder you tend to get your point across.
I do enjoy when I get my point across. [A knowing little smile as she pours a bit of vodka into some orange juice. No one can be sad drinking screwdrivers.]
Thank you, love. [ he helps her with the glasses. ] They do say sweet things are bad for your teeth. As a woman of your profession I'm sure you're already aware of that.
Naturally. [Enjoy your mini lecture on oral health until Claire has too much alcohol and starts asking technical questions about ships which she won't remember the answers to.]
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No, I shan't.
[ his reply is curt, very unlike of him. ]
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[Claire sighs and sits next to him now, regarding him with a small smile.]
You can look at me, you know. You won't turn to stone.
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That's a relief.
[ it's a lame attempt at a joke but at least it's there. ]
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... do you want to go?
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[ leaving now would be admitting defeat. and he doesn't actually feel like escaping anymore. ]
If you'll have me, of course.
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I imagine you'd like a drink.
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[ it will do them both good, he's sure. he watches as she gets up to find them something to drink. ]
You're quite the woman, aren't you.
[ added like an afterthought. there's no flirtatious undertone to it. ]
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[They're just sad people. Some glasses clink as Claire decides what to serve. She does poke her head up at his comment, though.]
I've been told that once or twice. I believe it means I'm stubborn.
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It doesn't surprise me that I'm not the only one to comment on it. I did mean it in the best of sense, naturally. You're very capable, it's no wonder you tend to get your point across.
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I hope you like sweet. We could use it.
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[ amused. they did destroy a tart. ]
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[But when she comes over with the drinks, she has a bottle of whiskey under her arm. Claire is well stocked.]
But if you insist, my dear Captain, you can help yourself.
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Thank you, love. [ he helps her with the glasses. ] They do say sweet things are bad for your teeth. As a woman of your profession I'm sure you're already aware of that.
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