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No.

[He heads down to the library, seemingly still "fine." But there is a spider under his collar. She sits there happily, but he has half his attention on her, ensuring that she doesn't get scared and bite.

He walks inside, dropping off his books before he slides his hands into his pockets.]

[ Jon's going to be pouring out tea around when he walks through the door, and his own cup will be placed on the opposite side of the desk from Jon's. ]

If we are going to curse a bit, close the door, will you?

[Henry highly doubts there will be any cursing on his part, but he does close the door and pick up the cup.]

That won't accomplish anything. As I already pointed out.

Of course it won't accomplish anything. It doesn't have to!

But there is some value to be had in loosening the gasket a bit and letting out some steam.

Trixie mentioned the same thing. [He makes himself comfortable.]

And?

You obviously have an opinion about it.

[ The tea, at least, is served. ]

[He shrugs, picking up the cup.]

I have no opinion on it. It's not something I care about getting into the habit of.

...having an opinion?

[He tries the tea.]

Cursing. It's not about opinion. It simply - wasn't allowed. So I am not really in the habit of it.

Except it's an option now. I'd think you'd be raring to give it a try, just to thwart the stupid bloody rules.

Fuck you.

[He calmly takes a drink of his tea, though Jon might sense it, that small flash of fear and tension, expecting a blow or harsh word that doesn't come.]

Happy now?

[ Jon can't help a chuckle. ]

Yes, actually. Though I'd love if you kept going. Get creative with it. that's always fun.

Fun for who?

You have a very strange definition of fun.

How so? What's so strange about enjoying something a bit taboo?

Not everything taboo is enjoyed.

[He leans forward.]

Certainly not. But this is harmless enough.

[At this point, he's more enjoying the argument than he is actually concerned about winning or making his point. This is the taboo action he's indulging in. Arguing. It's become a sort of hobby.]

Harmless for you, perhaps. But that doesn't make it fun.

What would make it fun, then?

[ the challenge! ]

If it had a point. Or had any impact on anyone else. Or me.

How can you say it doesn't have a point? You've barely started. Not to mention that it certainly has an impact on me. So... why is it not fun?

[He sets the cup down and sits back, crossing his legs.]

What's the impact on you?

I'm enjoying it.

And... I'm very curious which curse words you'll choose. When you choose them, anyway.

[With Trixie as his warden, he's already heard a lot of colorful language.]

Not today.

'Not today', well...

Was there anything else you wanted to do? You made your way all the way here, after all.

[He can't actually admit that he wants to be around him because of the breach. Because of the affection he felt there. It was - admittedly very nice.

So he doesn't.]

You invited me for tea. And it wasn't a long walk.

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