acaseofyou | open post

[ continued from here. ]

I got up there, didn't I??

Damn. Wish I'd been there for that one. Maybe with a polaroid camera, too. For posterity, of course.

The ends justified the means?

Is that one of those cameras where you need to shake it after you take it?

Of course. Especially when those ends got a smile out of you.

Yep, just like the song. Used to carry one of 'em around with me all the time before things got digital.

You're one of the few who doesn't make them feel forced.

I can see there being a quaintness to them. Not meant in a bad way.

Good. I'm glad. I do like seeing you smile.

Oh, there was. A real novelty, getting a picture 'right away' instead of having to go get it developed. I've got a little shoebox somewhere full of 'em.

Maybe you can show me them someday. Although I don't have pictures to show you in return, unless wanted posters count.

I can do that. Still have to show you Sam's drawings, too. But I'd love to see the wanted posters now that you mention them. Gotta see if they did you justice.

You do. Whenever you're ready, I can make the time for it. The wanted posters... some leave a better approximation than others, but it's more handy the further the likeness is. Though the one that gave me an "egghead" as Inej called it, I like to think they were just a fan of my intellect.

You do have a very intimidating mind, Kaz. How else could they hope to communicate that without giving you an absurdly big brain to match it? Personally I wouldn't mind you having an egghead, but you'd probably have to get new hats.

Intimidating mind, you do know how to flatter in the best ways.

[He never much cares how he looks. Except to a few people. Not that he doesn't know looks matter, but he never had to look attractive to get what he wanted. It matters though to him that she likes it. That she would no matter what.]

I'd lament the useless purchases for certain, but... it doesn't matter to me if hats fit you, either. For the record.

What can I say? It's a gift I like to give you.

[ For as much as Birdie might rely on her own, looks on other people are secondary to her. She'll compliment his mind before she might his cheekbones or the set of his mouth, though she likes them all just the same. Even if he may come back bloodied and she has to leave the room to collect herself. ]

That's good to know. Especially considering my current hat skill level.

It's not as salty as the jerky, but I'll take it.

I think you have a harder task than I do, I usually just have to coordinate with black on black.

Good, because there's no refunds.

Oh, I'll manage. Figure all I really have to do is snag one of yours and put some flowers on the band and I'll fit in perfect.

Harsh, but the proper approach.

It might droop a little low on your head, but that could be part of the look.

[It's a rather adorable image in his mind.]

Sometimes it pays to be strict when giving gifts.

It could, yeah! You got one I could borrow, see how it fits?

It always pays to know the deal before accepting anything.

I have extras in my office. Though the one on the cactus is the one I'm using.

Does that mean you'll be accepting my compliments?

You're doubling your cactus as a hat rack now?

What are the specifics and parameters of the compliment?

It's just sitting there otherwise, might as well put it to use.

They come from me and are good.

Ever the pragmatist. Just watch out for stray needles.

You are a good selling point.

So far he hasn't betrayed me, but I never take trust for granted.

Aren't I? Part of my charm.

Good thinking. Though I'm a little less worried about you getting poked than I am about there being holes in my new hat.

Indeed. It's when you start calling yourself a lucky charm that I might wonder.

Holes could add some character. And knowing Ketterdam, rain water in, too. Suppose I should let you test it, first.

Lucky for some, unlucky for others. Depends on my mood, you know?

Maybe I'll just plug up the holes with flower stems. That might work out okay.

On mood and how much a person enjoys freeze dried marshmallow references.

Could have a garden on your head. The crows might find even more reason to make a nest on it.

Hmm. You're lucky I like you like I do.

[ Teasing, but true. ]

Could do a whole act as a scarecrow like that. Or just get a shawl to go with and do Fleetwood Mac covers.

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TY for moving!

you're very welcome!

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