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he felt ridiculous in his merlin costume . giles had tried to make a case for the 2008 tv show merlin , but the school insisted he embodied the animated movie merlin . to make matters worse , he wasn't tending to the library's movie marathon . he was stuck outside at the pumpkin painting station . the hat was itchy , the rob was blowing in all directions but the right one , and he'd had to call poison control at least three times because the children wouldn't stop eating the paint. " how much longer of this do we have , do you think ? " he spoke to the first adult he saw . parent , teacher , volunteer , confused wanderer ⸺ he didn't care . he just needed to speak to another adult . " do you think a man in a funny blue hat would attract too much attention ? i need to make a clean getaway . "
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the interaction naturally found a flow of its own . any brittle uncertainty that threaded initial first words were cut and discarded . giles found he wasn't wobbling on a tight rope of polite conversation but rather taking a leisure stroll in a place he was unfamiliar with but happy to be in ; he still moved somewhat timidly , fearful of taking a wrong turn and causing discomfort so he was careful with words but he was still sharing his words . sometimes that made all the difference . “ well i can let you and your nephew into the staff bathroom if you wanted more privacy . i know how the helicopter and wasp parents can be . " he offered with a small , understanding laugh as his gaze returned to them . it was another reason he preferred the solace of the library ; it kept him away from parents with displaced anger or pestering questions he didn't know the answer to . “ i think you're the first person to know who king arthur is . ” giles chuckled at his own shock of it . he'd spent the late afternoon and early evening having to hear parents correct him on his ‘ dumbledore ’ costume . in attempt to avoid extending the conversation with those people he didn't dare ask who they were talking about . it was relieving to hear that they knew what he was going for . “ yes , very much an explorer . something else we don't have in common historically . i prefer reading about the explorations or learning second hand . not much of a explorer myself . ” he doesn't say it with dejection or an ache for me . giles was content with the safety of the same four walls he returned to every night . “ a lawyer ? well , i think if there was ever a superhero to be for halloween a lawyer would be right up there with doctors . ” he added . “ what kind of lawyer ? if you don't mind my asking , of course . ”
demetria was supposedly good at talking to people , considering that they intern at a law firm , they were - well , not good at talking to people . their thing - more or less - is observing people , seeing how they like to listen to people's voices , in which , working at a law firm wasn't entirely their whole thing , but they like it . there's a sliver of hope that they'd be working there after the interning , however , demetria feels like that'd be too overwhelming for them . nonetheless , sunken into the words & thoughts of every single lawyer , getting to know their methods of what they do & how they do it successfully , demetria doesn't entirely mind doing what they do , but they're allegedly good at communication , they aren't . there's a twinge of a smile forming along their features , keeping a small hum to themselves , eyes on the other to let him know that their attention is all on him . it seems like they could have things to bond about , although , being in a place with kids - that might be some sort of a problem .
they were trying to be kind , especially to a stranger such as himself , that they potentially wanted to get to know better , really . eyes continuing to flicker from him to their nephew , demetria's well distracted , but they're trying their best to multitask - if he hasn't noticed already . a small chuckle happens to leave their lips at his words , nose crinkling . " thanks , i'll make sure to tell my sister that , " they're replying , hands still tucked into pockets as a short lived sigh leaves their lips , simply observing the other , then over at their nephew as he stuck his hands into the paints , shaking their head along with a groan leaving their lips . " that's .. great , now i'll have to wash his hands before we leave this station , " letting out , trying not to show off too much frustration in their wording , realizing that they're not at work , but somewhere with their nephew , they couldn't use their work voice . " he's a rebel , guess you could say . " shoulders shrugging as they're glancing over at giles , lips twitched into a semi smile , keeping note of his costume . " like , the wizard merlin from king arthur ? it's a pretty cool costume , if you ask me . " reassurance on their end once again , a chuckle coming from their lips , nodding their head . " well , history wise . he did like to explore his options . but then again , that was history . " noting their stance on medieval tales - something they liked reading about on their down time from work , demetria's actually relieved that there was someone such as himself that knew all of that . " i'm not wearing a costume , no . sadly , i didn't have time to plan anything out after i got off work . but i guess you could say that i'm dressed up as a lawyer . " yeah , a lawyer who hates their job , that's for sure .
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polite as giles tried to be , he had a ( slight ) problem with speaking before the person he was speaking to was finished . it could have something to do with working around children . he learned earlier on that if he didn't get a word in somehow , he may never be heard at all ( their mouths tended to run faster than their brains ) . it didn't help that , outside of his monthly book club , he didn't have much social interaction . he needed to work on keeping his thoughts to himself until the other was finished speaking , and so he got to work . as demetria spoke , he kept his gaze focused on them in ( what he hoped ) gave off ‘ i’m respectful and attentative to what you're saying ‘ vibes and not ’ i'm a little bit of a creep ' vibes . he worried about being too much of the latter so he began to nod his head thoughtfully , as if they were posing a philosophical question that required much thought .
he didn't consider that in trying to ensure they knew he was listening , he wasn't actually listening . his focus pulling back to them as they pointed out their nephew and his brain tripped over itself trying to play catch up . something about his blue hat , a question posed about it , a name ( demetria holland ) , and a nephew . yes , those were the core points . he hoped . “ very cute kid . ” he complimented just as the youngster did in fact stick his hand in the used paints . “ creative too ! a free thinker to go against instruction like that . ” a light chuckle was given as he went to scratch his head and was blocked by the big hat . “ oh ! my hat , my costume , yes ⸺ i'm merlin . ” he came back to the question in the end . “ a warlock , i recently learned . not one for staying inside much to my dismay as i'm sure you understand . ” giles recalled their comment on staying at home , and then he wondered “ are you wearing a costume ? apologies if i'm just not recognizing it , my pop culture references don't really extend beyond ancient texts and magical realism literature . ”
demetria's really a patient person , no matter what people say or even think of their personality . yet , watching him remove glasses to pinch the bridge of his nose - then placing them back on to shake their hand - firm , they'll give them that . of course , their attention flickers from him to their nephew , then back over at the man . not a parent , but a chaperone for the evening , however , it still makes them fully responsible of whatever events happen . " y'know , not many people can pull off a blue hat , " they're speaking with a small tune of a chuckle out their lips , retracting their hand back - stuffing it into one of their pockets , studying the man . " let me guess .. character from a television show ? " ears perked , a small smile worn on their face as they're attempting to guess - nonetheless , their attention going back & forth . " no , it's fine .. to be honest , i don't even want to be here . " shoulders shrugged , brows furrowed in as their nephew explores the station , demetria hoping that he isn't going to put his fingers in the used paints . " demetria . uh , fuck . pleasantries - demetria holland , actually . but you can just .. call me demetria . used to quiet spaces like the library ? i don't .. i'm just - that one over there , " they're pointing to a little boy dressed up as a clown , eyes playfully rolling . " that's my nephew . his parents appointed me to be his chaperone tonight . to be honest , i'm not a get together person . i enjoy staying at home , quiet - i guess . "
#he is truly not any better and its so beautiful#socially inept individuals doing their best ! i do love to see it ! IOJDFSOIJDSOFIJDSFGOIJDFG#went a little crazy on my reply as well...#didnt realize my giles muse was so high#NEVER ANY PRESSURE TO MATCH LENGTH OFC !#✧ 𓂅 GILES / thread .#✧ 𓂅 GILES / demetria .
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hours ( plural ) . it's shown by the sound of his exasperated sigh that that's not what giles was hoping to hear . but for good measure , he also momentarily removed the glasses from his face to pinch the bridge of his nose . he slid them back on his face just in time enough to see the other holding a hand out to him . the compliment and gesture forming as some form of shock to his system ; reminding him that he was a faculty member doing a job where other parents could see him . presuming they were one of those parents , he stood up a little taller and did his best to put on a smile . “ oh , well . thank you . that's quite generous of you to say . ” he shook gave them a firm handshake . as if he was trying to prove he was a responsible adult . “ i'm terribly sorry about my tantrum . ” he gave a nervous laugh . “ i'm giles the librarian . i'm used to much more…⸺ quiet spaces . um ⸺ which one is yours ? ” he questioned , gesturing vaguely to the table . “ kids not pumpkins . ”
to be honest , demetria didn't want to be there , they wanted to be at home - watching movies , not tending to their sister's kids & being their chaperone . yet , with the chattering around in the building , demetria felt less - lonely , to be credible . however , as their nephew had stepped towards the pumpkin painting station , their smile grows & fades , keeping eyes on the child before listening to words from the other , brows furrowed in . they're checking their watch as their head tilts , humming lightly - keeping their studious gaze on their nephew before answering . " i think .. a few more hours , " they're replying , a small bit of hope in wanting to make the stranger feel better about being there , helping kids paint pumpkins . " i think if i distract them long enough , you can definitely makes a clean getaway . " laughter slips from their lips , extending their hand for him to shake . " you're doing a great job & i like your hat . "
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