geniusimogene

[geniusimogene]

{ Opening the Door... ♥ @bloodxhound }

Despite having only been back at work for maybe a day now, Imogene is already doing everything she can to make up for her absence. True, her leave was ordered for her own well-being, but, given the current state of affairs, she knows very well that she's needed here, in some way or another.

That's exactly why she holds the door open, wide and welcoming, for Detective Barlowe. His words make her smile- also wide and welcoming.

"Ehe...s-something like that...do you need any help with those?"

[geniusimogene]

❛ before you do anything, try this and tell me what you think. ❜ (yea this is about coffee. welcome to coffee hell.)

{ ♥ Welcome To Coffee Hell... ♥ }

Before Imogene can even properly respond, a cup of coffee is practically shoved into her hands. It's nice and warm, and that's comforting at least, but...

Everything else about this is incredibly unsettling.

His stare is so intense- as if he's expecting something from her. But...but it's just a cup of coffee, isn't it? Why did he word it like that...

"Um...thank you but, I...I didn't really need a cup of coffee-"

[geniusimogene]

Ah, she hasn't changed at all, has she? Still so focused on making such intricate and lovely little paper figures...well, it's not like Imogene was gone for very long, but its odd to know she missed something so small like this!

"No, no, not yet!" its like she's already expecting them to, "I've only just gotten in, so there may be some waiting for me? I-I can't quite say for sure..."

She pauses, eyes lingering on the folding being done.

"...I'll bring you my spare papers if I have any."

miss castling. ➜ THEY FORGET HOW MUCH THEY ALL RELY ON THE SECRETARY UNTIL SHE'S NOT THERE. Granted, Miss Castling did need that vacation, lest she wanted burnout to get the better of her, but Suki can't say she's not relieved to see Miss Castling back at the front desk. She pauses, both in her steps and in her folding.

"You're back." Is that a greeting? Well, Suki's never been one for pleasantries to begin with. "I thought you'd be gone for longer." Good on you not to make work your life anyways. Fingers resume in their work. "Forensics hasn't been giving you too much paperwork to deal with yet, have they?"   

[geniusimogene]

&. 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.

(  various  fluffy  dialogue  prompts  so  soft,  so  sweet,  just  for  you!  )

❛ i just wanted to make sure you’re okay. ❜

❛ there it is, there’s that smile! ❜

❛ you got me flowers? ❜

❛ i’m not afraid of you. ❜

❛ aw, did you miss me? ❜

❛ you’re lucky that you’re cute. ❜

❛ wait, you think i’m cute? ❜

❛ you’re not alone. you never were. ❜

❛ i don’t think i’ve ever seen you smile. ❜

❛ good morning, sleeping beauty. ❜

❛ it’s better with you here. ❜

❛ don’t worry, i’m staying right here. ❜

❛ you’re welcome to stay, if you want. ❜

❛ don’t be a stranger, okay? ❜

❛ i haven’t laughed like this in a long time. ❜

❛ hold still. this might sting a little. ❜

❛ you can hold my hand, if you want. ❜

❛ i knew you would be here. ❜

❛ i just wanted to say thank you for protecting me. ❜

❛ before you do anything, try this and tell me what you think. ❜

❛ wow i really can’t speak, huh? must be because of how pretty you look. ❜

❛ we can order pizza, watch a movie, whatever you want. ❜

❛ what, am i not allowed to look at you? ❜

❛ i’m not giving up on you. ❜

❛ is that my shirt? ❜

❛ this is a good look for you. ❜

❛ pinky promise? ❜

❛ c’mere, you. ❜

❛ honey, i’m home! ❜

❛ you remembered? ❜

❛ you’re my family too. ❜

❛ let’s go somewhere, just you and me. ❜

❛ i’m here for you. don’t forget that. ❜

❛ you’re the only thing that matters. ❜

❛ was that your first kiss? ❜

❛ i was worried something happened to you. ❜

❛ your heart is beating so fast right now. ❜

❛ relationships are built on trust, and i trust you. ❜

❛ you always see the good in people. even me. ❜

❛ do you think the moon is jealous of how pretty you are? ❜

❛ nope, puppy dog eyes aren’t going to work this time! ❜

❛ thanks to you, i know what it means to love again. ❜

❛ how about a kiss before i go? ❜

❛ i’m just glad you’re okay. ❜

❛ here we are, home sweet home. ❜

❛ thanks for being here with me. ❜

❛ seeing you happy is all that matters. ❜

❛ keep it. it looks better on you. ❜

❛ i couldn’t stop missing you if i tried. ❜

❛ you feel like home to me. ❜

[geniusimogene]

⋆⁺₊⋆ εϊз ⋆⁺₊⋆ 

[geniusimogene]

[geniusimogene]

"Oh I'm WELL aware she isn't a goddess~"

@geniusimogene replied to this post:

"Ah…that is weird- I MEAN human. Totally very much a human thing and not at all weird!!!"

"That's the thing about humans." Ema adjusted her glasses again. "We are weird. So, if she is acting weird, she is a normal human, and not at all some goddess above us."

[geniusimogene]

!!!!!

It's him oh no it's him-

[geniusimogene]

The was she's so easily lifted into the air, like she weighs nothing at all- it makes her feel young again. Like somewhere deep down, she's still that excitable bundle of energy sticking her nose wherever it could go. A pup through and through.

Even after she's set back down, it's impossible for her to stop smiling as she follows in his path, making sure her strides match his own.

"Sounds good to me, sir!...And...and I'll help out with Mr. Henri as best I can, too!"

"... I missed you too, pup."

His cheek presses against hers. Suddenly, his arms are tight around her, cackling as he lifts the young lady off of the ground. She may as well be the one of the foster wolves he carries home to his apartment, happiest to keep her in the air until she protests; if she did. Eventually, he must take on a professional air, insisting that she follow him out. "Come on. I'll brief you on what areas we're patrolling today- but it's about time we eat something! None of my pack will go hungry on duty!"

"... Speaking of. We've gotta check on one of them. Henri was late to brunch, and he was wolfing down everything that passed his plate before he left."

[geniusimogene]

Klavier grinned. Cute people were cursed to be cute even when annoyed. Unfortunately for Imogen, she was very cute and thus very fun to annoy even after all this time.

But he probably shouldn't push too hard on her first day back.

He shook his head, leaning back away.

"It's good to see you back. I'm sure there is a whole office of people you need to meet and greet, so I'll let you get right to it. Though, Sebby is at the courthouse right now and he'll be back closer to lunch time."

[geniusimogene]

...she remembers her grandmother making her take language courses when she was around that girl's age.

It didn't go well.

[geniusimogene]

With a sigh, the rest of that doom and gloom is blown out of her- like a swift spring breeze.

Klavier doesn't mean it. He's never meant any real harm. Despite how insufferable he is, there's not a mean bone in his body, and as far as Imogene knows, there never will be.

"...thanks, Klav. It really is good to see you too. I didn't think I'd miss you as much as I have but- well...-! Here I am admitting it, huh?"

Klavier grinned. Cute people were cursed to be cute even when annoyed. Unfortunately for Imogen, she was very cute and thus very fun to annoy even after all this time.

But he probably shouldn't push too hard on her first day back.

He shook his head, leaning back away.

"It's good to see you back. I'm sure there is a whole office of people you need to meet and greet, so I'll let you get right to it. Though, Sebby is at the courthouse right now and he'll be back closer to lunch time."

[geniusimogene]

"Oh, you guuuyyysss!"

That's when Little Miss Sunshine becomes a gloomy cloud herself, complete with puffed cheeks to match.

"He's doing just fine! You're all just bullies, I swear! But now that I'm back, you're all gonna get yours, just you wait!"

Klavier sighed away the last few drops of his gloomy memories and smiled again.

"Of course I have been. If I haven't, he'd evolve back into his Themis self. We have to keep each other in check." He leaned in closer and put a hand to his mouth as if he was telling some grave secrets that no one else could hear. Even though there weren't too many people around on this floor. And the secrets weren't that grave. "Wait until you see how Herr Bärbeiß and the Coffeeman treat him. You'll think it's animal cruelty!"

[geniusimogene]

Oh, no, she's cornered! There's no escaping a wolf stalking down it's prey! But even so, it's not like she's really trying all that hard to avoid him-

In fact, she charges right in when she spots an opening, wrapping her arms around his neck as best she can.

"...I missed you."

Wrong move. He was charging toward her and covering round in seconds; he's a little loud with those heavy foot-steps thudding. Someone might think they were having a real fight. If she didn't run, he was going to butt heads with her, firm enough to ensure that there was affectionate impact.

" What're you doin' back, pup? Thought I told you to scram, hm? Hunting's too hard? Who taught you the teachings of Lang Zi-? Not me, you never listened to me-!" Any way she might turn, he's blocking off her exit, grinning wide and bright. Just like any good canine, perhaps the best at welcoming someone home.

[geniusimogene]

{ how dare he make fun of Suki's paper hoarding. }

[geniusimogene]

It's not like her to laugh, even if it's just a little bit like this, but seeing him taking care of her things while she was away...

...it just made her feel good. Wanted, welcomed, a part of a pack.

Though she isn't exactly sure what he plans on doing, Imogene take another careful step inside.

"...its me alright! The one and only!"

She'd been whirled away, and for so long, yet he was still on routine to check the lock on her door, wipe the desk clean, and make sure no pests had invaded an otherwise clean room. Some of her next-door neighbors had a paper hoarding problem.

Lo and behold,the door was opening while he was still looking over the files he'd had cleared off, to be sure she would come back with at least one day without a load of paper-work to worry about.

" I'll be back in my office in ten minutes. Whoever came to see me, or filed a complaint-" But there wasn't the sound of a retreating pair of shoes. They were polite, light, and coming closer before a soft voice warmed into the room.

" You better be who I think you are, Miss..."

Though instead of approaching. He's slightly ducked down. Ready to charge at her from either side of the desk, however she may approach...

[geniusimogene]

"Oh dear..." she shakes her head, feigning sadness. To think she's only been here for maybe five minutes, and he's already doing this. Truly nothing has changed.

"You poor thing! How did you even manage to survive without me?"

A pause, a quick moment to break character.

"...you better not have been bothering Seb! He's sensitive, you know this!"

Delighted to have his hug offer accepted, Klavier returned the embrace and gave Imogen a quick squeeze. He quickly let go to continue his sob story.

"The gloomiest of gloomy," he said with the saddest sigh, wiping an imaginary tear from under his eye. "No one to smile upon seeing me bright and early. No one to save me from Herr Scarecrow. No one to bother Sebby with. Truly miserable existence!" Oh-uh, he might just fall over and die right here from how sad he was. But his blazer cost too much to wipe floor with it. Alas.