"Children can be so very imaginative. Sometimes I wonder if growing up is truly worth it." He looked back at his own carefree childhood and wondered for a moment if he could ever capture something like that again. A wistful sigh escaped his lips.
When she put it like that, he had to concede that she probably could get herself a very good deal. "I have no doubt that between us, we could hammer out a deal that would be a win for everyone." He was good and confident, and he certainly would have no hesitation in offering up his services.
He allowed a soft laugh to escape his lips at her words. He didn't fail to notice how she let more of her soft skin lean closer against his body. The darkness inside was crooning - as if it were being stroked or petted by being in her presence. "I do believe a gentleman needs a chance to prove his determination and perseverance."
His eyes were affixed on hers, and to be perfectly honest, he truly didn't think he would have noticed a band of aurors and death eaters if they started to fight all around him. She was stunning, and not just her beauty. The longer he stayed talking, the more he realised she was charming, intelligent and quite self-determined. Could anyone truly see all that lay underneath her beauty?
When she wanted to stay outside, he raised an eyebrow. But she was more astute than he'd given her credit for, and he knew that to lie to her would be wrong. But would the complete truth drive her away and he'd never see her again?
He stopped her rambling, running a hand through his own hair. "No, no, it's all right. I have to admit the longer I am in your presence, the better I am feeling." He stopped for a moment, and looked into her eyes. "My father was here earlier today, and he is displeased that I do not come home. He does not have the faith that I know what I am doing, and that I have to do this on my own." It was the truth, from a certain point of view.
But then he didn't know why, but he felt the need to share more. Much more. "My father is quick to anger, and he has basically cut me off from the family until such time as I see sense, and will return with my tail between my legs, begging him for his forgiveness." Shaking his head, he looked away and sighed.
As he looked back to her, he gave a little smile. "But us Montagues are all far too proud to ever do that, and when Father sees what a success I will be, he will be the one who will have to admit that he was wrong."
"Thank you, Gabrielle, for helping me to forget my worries. You are truly magical.