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[Hayley appears guilty for a split second before her expression recovers. She lifts a hand to scratch idly at the end of one eyebrow.]
Oh. No. That's.. totally fine.
[She drops her hand and glances off screen, then looks back to Clark again.]
I, uh.. meant to talk to you about that? I think I pretty much understand how to cook now, so.. I don't know if I really need to keep taking lessons.
Oh. No. That's.. totally fine.
[She drops her hand and glances off screen, then looks back to Clark again.]
I, uh.. meant to talk to you about that? I think I pretty much understand how to cook now, so.. I don't know if I really need to keep taking lessons.
[There's a pause where she appears torn, then she flashes a smile as if she has made up her mind.]
Of course! Really I'll just be making you do more of the cooking for me instead of having to do it myself. And you can like, tell me if you're making something awesome in lessons and I'll totally come learn that too.
[Her voice is enthusiastic, but with a hint of detachment that someone like Clark could recognize. It's a part of her facade, though whether there's sincerity behind it or not is difficult to tell.]
Of course! Really I'll just be making you do more of the cooking for me instead of having to do it myself. And you can like, tell me if you're making something awesome in lessons and I'll totally come learn that too.
[Her voice is enthusiastic, but with a hint of detachment that someone like Clark could recognize. It's a part of her facade, though whether there's sincerity behind it or not is difficult to tell.]
[He does recognize she's forcing herself to be that cheerful about it, but he doesn't really understand why. Did he make her feel guilty with his reaction? He doubts it, and even if he had he doubts Hayley would be the kind of person to force herself into social situations out of misplaced guilt.]
To be honest I'm hardly a chef, so you've already learned most of what I could teach you. Now you only have to practice it.
If Ma were here she'd have a lot more recipes for you but alas.
To be honest I'm hardly a chef, so you've already learned most of what I could teach you. Now you only have to practice it.
If Ma were here she'd have a lot more recipes for you but alas.
[The cheer continues.]
Thanks! You did way more than most people would have. Maybe I'll just have to cook dinner for you two soon, to make up for it.
Thanks! You did way more than most people would have. Maybe I'll just have to cook dinner for you two soon, to make up for it.
Edited 2013-11-27 20:47 (UTC)
[Hayley laughs awkwardly.]
Yeah, it's okay. Well, as okay as it gets with the whole.. [Murder thing.] everything.
[There's a pause, then she play frowns, realizing she should explain.] I know things with me aren't really.. easy, but I'm trying, Clark.
Yeah, it's okay. Well, as okay as it gets with the whole.. [Murder thing.] everything.
[There's a pause, then she play frowns, realizing she should explain.] I know things with me aren't really.. easy, but I'm trying, Clark.
Hayley...
[He fishes for the right words, the best way to say what happened to her. Eventually he realizes there isn't.] You died. You got murdered, and you have been trying to make peace with that these past weeks.
I understand that, as much as anyone who hasn't gone through it can. Take your time, just- don't fake, with me? You really don't have to.
[He fishes for the right words, the best way to say what happened to her. Eventually he realizes there isn't.] You died. You got murdered, and you have been trying to make peace with that these past weeks.
I understand that, as much as anyone who hasn't gone through it can. Take your time, just- don't fake, with me? You really don't have to.
[She frowns. Of course she has to fake with him. She's half-faking right now. Hayley doesn't know how not to fake. Instead of admitting it quite so plainly, she feigns an embarrassed and weak smile.]
I'll try not to, but I don't know if I can.
I'll try not to, but I don't know if I can.
Okay, Clark.
[Her voice conveys the skepticism she feels, but it's friendly instead of entirely dismissive.]
[Her voice conveys the skepticism she feels, but it's friendly instead of entirely dismissive.]
Edited 2013-12-04 21:59 (UTC)
[Hayley will be encrypting that, thank you, but she faces him with the video and a dose of attitude.]
Overreact much? Zatanna's older than me, so your whole 'little girl' argument doesn't really mean a whole lot. Besides, she's equally to blame and me trying to rain on her parade doesn't mean you don't get your own storm.
[She sighs, pauses, and her voice softens to something more genuine as she continues.]
I didn't say it to your face because one, I didn't remember how I died the last time we talked and two, you're not gallivanting around playing an elf and trying to bring Christmas cheer like it never happened.
Overreact much? Zatanna's older than me, so your whole 'little girl' argument doesn't really mean a whole lot. Besides, she's equally to blame and me trying to rain on her parade doesn't mean you don't get your own storm.
[She sighs, pauses, and her voice softens to something more genuine as she continues.]
I didn't say it to your face because one, I didn't remember how I died the last time we talked and two, you're not gallivanting around playing an elf and trying to bring Christmas cheer like it never happened.
It's pretty hectic hereabouts, so I thought I'd check in. You know, turtle-y mindfucks, Emperor's dead, long live the Emperor, and all that.
[ Why is it always so rude to ask outright if someone was part of an assassination? He's curious. ]
[ Why is it always so rude to ask outright if someone was part of an assassination? He's curious. ]
[Have some sincere confusion, layered with a hint of worry that he heard about the whole Clark thing.]
I'm fine, thanks.
I'm fine, thanks.
no. i don't kill people and i really don't want to see what happens if the big bad wolf gets here.
Good.
[ Always one to do the unexpected, Loki's not surprised that she seems confused. He'll remain vague for now. He had all the time in the world. ]
If that changes and your allies are just too noble or forthright to deal with, do remember I enjoy shaking up the status quo.
[ Always one to do the unexpected, Loki's not surprised that she seems confused. He'll remain vague for now. He had all the time in the world. ]
If that changes and your allies are just too noble or forthright to deal with, do remember I enjoy shaking up the status quo.
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