#**was gonna make a zodiac reference and make it an aqua velva but i decided to be Different™

[mvsteriio]

did you miss me?

WHAT Sharon says earns her one of Quentin’s signature looks — withering and purposefully deadpan, as if the question wasn’t even worthy of a response — though its intended impact is somewhat lessened by the fact that he was currently three drinks into the evening. Not even someone like Quentin Beck could muster the doom and gloom to stay upset after a few Tequila Sunrises.

“ You flatter yourself, Miss Carter. I have these —– ” He picks up a pink paper umbrella between his thumb and forefinger, gives it a twirl. “ Cute, little things to keep me company. I’m building a collection, you see. Tiny umbrellas. Very novel. ”

Then, carelessly, he flicks the umbrella back onto the tabletop; stealing a surreptitious glance at Sharon out of the corner of his eye.

“ Care to join me? ”