[ it's already a damn good day when even half of them make it back. so by those standards, this mission was nearly a miracle. most of the expedition team is drinking to their survival in the mess hall.
levi is only nursing a mug of weak beer and ignoring everything to the best of his ability. ]
[ levi's happy to grump in the corner, where he mostly won't be disturbed. except by ral, apparently—but he doesn't mind that as much as he would from others. ]
Because it might be nice. I'm sure everyone would love to celebrate with you.
[ If he really doesn't want to go and hang out with them though, then she's not going to force him. Actually, Petra is pretty sure she wouldn't win if she even tried. ]
Why don't you get out there? [ levi's tone is less abrasive than before; even he acknowledges that it's a good opportunity to socialize. ] You don't have to stay with me over here.
[ levi is about to wave it off, just snort and dismiss it—but he's known petra for long enough and well enough to see when she's being really honest about something. ]
[ though levi's still smiling a little to himself. for his definition of smiling, that is. being around petra just makes him feel more relaxed all around. ]
[ levi's not blind, and even if he doesn't have the most relationship experience... he can sense that there's something odd about petra, especially tonight.
the alcohol may be helping things along somewhat. ]
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[ levi's happy to grump in the corner, where he mostly won't be disturbed. except by ral, apparently—but he doesn't mind that as much as he would from others. ]
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[ If he really doesn't want to go and hang out with them though, then she's not going to force him. Actually, Petra is pretty sure she wouldn't win if she even tried. ]
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[ nnnnnot really. he is drinking, sort of, but that's as far as he's going to go. ]
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I suppose so, yes. I'll just stay here with you then if you don't mind.
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[ but for real, levi's fine with being alone. ]
I'm sure you'd rather talk to... those people. We spend enough time together already.
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[ Sometimes it feels better to have some one on one time. ]
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Are you sure you really like being around me?
[ he's still skeptical about it, of course. ]
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[ She pauses for a moment, almost like she's thinking carefully about what she will say next. ]
... It's nice, a good chance of pace if you ask me.
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[ levi presses the rim of his mug against his lip and raises his eyebrows. ]
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[ a wonderful reason to celebrate. if they had lost any more, then she's sure that they wouldn't be drinking and enjoying themselves like this. ]
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[ that's all they can expect. ]
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But we need to work on other team stuff. You all argue too much.
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She was about to deny it and argue back. ]
I'm not sure if it can be really helped sometimes.
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[ petra's not dumb. usually. ]
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[ She'll admit that without any hesitation. ]
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I'll drink to that.
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Heh, is that so?
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[ though levi's still smiling a little to himself. for his definition of smiling, that is. being around petra just makes him feel more relaxed all around. ]
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[ Petra leans closer to him, maybe a little closer then expected but what she has to say is done in a low voice. ] It'll be our secret, right?
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Yeah.
[ their faces are awfully close together now. ]
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Wrong. It is or at least it's enough to make Petra lean back a little as her cheeks flush red. ]
Thank you.
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Something wrong?
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I just wanted to give you some space. You know, personal space. [ Totally a lame cover. ]
SORRY FOR DISAPPEARING, FINALS WRECKED ME
[ and levi doesn't mind that as much as he might with others. at least petra keeps pretty clean. ]
THAT'S OKAY!! i hope you did good.
[ which is a white lie. it's more for her own benefit. ]
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the alcohol may be helping things along somewhat. ]
You don't have to.
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[ She can't tell if she's actually a little surprised, or her nerves are making her surprise. It's probably her nerves. ] Well, if you say so.
[ She'll move a little closer now. ]