philosophically speaking?
It's a tie. It doesn't have a philosophy.
It's a tie. It doesn't have a philosophy.
What's wrong with the tie?
...No, it wasn't a gift. Technically. Why do we need my briefcase and every copy of the NYT?
...No, it wasn't a gift. Technically. Why do we need my briefcase and every copy of the NYT?
It's too wide and you always tie it short.
[ Translation: It makes him look older. Not that Neal would ever say as much without a lot of prompting after their earlier exchange. ]
What do you mean it wasn't technically a gift? I was going to use it for a switchout. I'll think of something else.
[ Translation: It makes him look older. Not that Neal would ever say as much without a lot of prompting after their earlier exchange. ]
What do you mean it wasn't technically a gift? I was going to use it for a switchout. I'll think of something else.
...Okay. I'll wear a different tie.
I got it for myself after closing a case. You can use it, it's fine.
I got it for myself after closing a case. You can use it, it's fine.
Don't go getting ideas. It was once.
And I had a coupon.
And I had a coupon.
I've watched it in entirety a few times. it holds up as a top fav
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igotoburke
2019-01-25 08:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Please never say something like leather feels better again.
I'm blaming that entirely on you with El.
I'm blaming that entirely on you with El.
I keep notes on everything. And yes, she knows. And she's allowed to read them. You are not.
2 months ago, and... a set of fancy bath products.
2 months ago, and... a set of fancy bath products.
Don't say thanks for the intel like that, it sounds wrong.
[[ From here. ]]
[ Caffrey circles the area, lingering with his glass and inspecting this way and that. He's never not impressed by Stark's skills. He has the elegance of an artist in that his work is never compromising. Neal appreciates that. More so than that, he finds Tony's balls-out way of living his life inspiring. He doesn't hide or apologize, he's accountable, he takes care of his own. And he's haunted, but who isn't? Not so miserable he can't smile, and that feels relevant.
Neal puts his nose in the glass and breathes in the fine wine, swirls it, smells it again, but waits to try it. When he's seen enough of the project, he turns back to Tony and raises his shoulders. ]
You know how it is: Things build, people get antsy.
[ No real details, but he's not deluded enough to think Tony couldn't find out, just confident he won't try. ]
Tomorrow it'll be like nothing happened.
[ Caffrey circles the area, lingering with his glass and inspecting this way and that. He's never not impressed by Stark's skills. He has the elegance of an artist in that his work is never compromising. Neal appreciates that. More so than that, he finds Tony's balls-out way of living his life inspiring. He doesn't hide or apologize, he's accountable, he takes care of his own. And he's haunted, but who isn't? Not so miserable he can't smile, and that feels relevant.
Neal puts his nose in the glass and breathes in the fine wine, swirls it, smells it again, but waits to try it. When he's seen enough of the project, he turns back to Tony and raises his shoulders. ]
You know how it is: Things build, people get antsy.
[ No real details, but he's not deluded enough to think Tony couldn't find out, just confident he won't try. ]
Tomorrow it'll be like nothing happened.
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