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Godric Kingsman. 25 Greatest bar brawler you'll ever have the pleasure of meeting.

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rowenavanderbilt:

Rowena wanted to say something, but suddenly her uncomfortable afternoon had turned into a show. Bottom lip caught between her teeth, she slowly took his hand, rising out of the seat. Finally, sweet freedom. Or so it would have been, but the idiot opened his mouth, again ❛ Ro’, what is he talking about? I know I’m not her friend, I’m her date. Listen, Gordo, we were having a real nice time before you showed up. How about you leave us to continue it? ❜

Without a word, his fingers wrapped around hers, helping her to stand. Tom just had to say something. Godric turned his eyes back to the shorter man. Breathing slowly to fight the urge to punch him in his glasses. “Allow me to make this as clear as I possibly can. You’re not her friend. You’re not her date. She’s coming with me whether I have to pick her up and carry her out, OR whether I have to punch your two front teeth out and then pick her up and carry her out. I’m not sure how anyone could have a real nice time around you with your mouth flapping open and close while making those noises. How about you find some other girl to ambush? One that enjoys your mouth flapping away incessantly and doesn’t have a boyfriend.” Godric stared the man down, waiting for him to move again. “Now Jim, if I hear about you from her, even once. We can have a separate conversation away from the lovely lady. Alone.”

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rowenavanderbilt:

She could feel the heat rising to her face, as his fingers brushed against her. Clearing her throat, she looked towards her date, who at least had the decency to look confused.  ❛ Oh — I, well this isn’t — ❜ She found herself cut off by her date — Tim, Jim? Had he even introduced himself? ❛ Actually, it’s a date. Are you a friend of Rowena’s? ❜ She looked to Tom, her eyes wide at the question. Was he so dense? Did he need her to be sitting in Godric’s lap to get the message? She watched as they shook hands.  ❛ Tom Prentice, it’s nice to see Ro has such good friends, it can get lonely in the city. ❜

Godric’s eyebrows popped at the man’s informality. Friends? That interaction was considered friendship? Godric fought to keep a number of expressions from his face. He grinned at the man, “Yeah, a city could get lonely. Lonely enough for you to ambush a woman and then act as dense as concrete around her boyfriend, who clearly came here to pick her up from a date with friends. You are not her friend, because if you were, I would have known your name.” The taller man turned to his neighbor and stuck a hand out. “We’ll we are taking our leave, Tim.”

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rowenavanderbilt:

Her eyes raised to meet whoever her date was looking at, for once feeling relief when it turned out to be Godric. Which quickly followed a strange uncomfortable feeling. Whatever initial feelings towards him, anger was always at the tail of it, it was strange feeling otherwise. Feigning shock and some concern, she looked towards her date, then back towards him.  ❛ Godric, what on earth are you doing here? I thought you were at work. ❜

His eyes followed hers, looking to her date and smiling as warmly as he could while trying to resist the urge to punch the guy for some unknown reason. “I thought I’d come pick you up from your time with the girls for a little bit. I figured they’d see no harm in my stealing you, but you’re here hard at work yourself. I suppose then I could grab you at another time? I probably should have asked, but I wanted to surprise you when you said you were going to be here.” His hand reached out to her, pushing her hair behind her ear gently with a warm smile. He ran his thumb along her cheek softly before turning to the man with her. He stuck the same hand that had touched Rowena out to the unknown man, “Sorry to interrupt your work session, I’m Godric. What’s your name?”

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rowenavanderbilt:

❛ — sorry, that was work again. ❜ Her smile was equal parts sheepish and uncomfortable. From the start, everything had been a disaster. Rowena did not do blind dates, she didn’t do surprises at all. She liked knowing what was coming, wanted to be prepared to handle whatever chaos could be coming her way. Her right leg had started shaking twenty minutes ago, where the hell was Godric? He made a nuisance of himself whenever he wasn’t needed, this was not the time to be late — especially since her date was only growing bolder, trying to touch her hand as she reached for her coffee cup. She quickly snapped it back, feigning a neck cramp. ❛ I, uh, fell on my neck when i was a child. I’m prone to cramps. ❜

Godric had run through several ideas on how to help Rowena, out of this situation, all of them involved him losing his composure pretty quickly. Laughing would not save her. He had left promptly after getting her final text, but he made his best effort to avoid sweating or ruining his look. Rowena would be displeased and worse, it wouldn’t be believable if he didn’t look the part. He checked his phone at the sound of a beep, reading the screen: Rowena has shared her location. He smirked a bit, reviewing the map and making his way to the shop. At the entrance to the shop, his eyes roamed for her head... Bingo. He smiled a bit and made his way inside, the hostess paused at him, smiling quickly to help seat him. “ That’s alright, I’m here for her,” he smiled and pointed, checking the button on his jacket and smoothing it before making his way over. He eyed the back of the man’s head wondering what he looked like. And why the urge to punch this guy filled him. However, he smiled as he neared the two.

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Rowena ✉ Godric

Godric: He probably thinks you're nervous and you like him. You went on a date?! BEFORE WE WENT ON A DATE? I'm BETRAYED.

Godric: Is he an ugly bloke? Did his Tinder profile lie to you? Were you hoping that this was a date with one of his mates in the photos?

Godric: It'd be kind of fucked up if I showed up while you were already on a date. I don't look like your brother. What if he thinks I'm your boyfriend and you're cheating on me? He'll think you're a slut. Maybe I'm your boss, and you're my favorite secretary. That could work. Or he might just get jealous...

Godric: Tell me your plan while I get dressed, first and last impressions matter.

Rowena: In what alternate universe would I ACTUALLY agree to a date with you? Let's be realistic about this.

Rowena: One of my friends set us up. I couldn't really say no, there wasn't much of a choice. It was an ambush. I was ambushed. I hate surprises, I can tolerate the good ones.

Rowena: He's hot, but when he opens his mouth I get angry. If I get angry, I'm going to end up doing something with the butter knife and then Helga has no one else putting up the other half of the rent. I don't care what he thinks I am, you just do what you do best — cockblock.

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Rowena ✉ Godric

Rowena: Yes, well the price of favours with you can be unpredictable sometimes, so it's always safe to assume the worst.

Rowena: I just need you to crash a date. My date. It's awful. I left to take a "work" call in the first 10 minutes. Wasted another 10 in the bathroom, he probably thinks that i have the runs or something.

Rowena: oh god, if he goes into the 'different' from other girls speech again, i might vomit.

Godric: He probably thinks you're nervous and you like him. You went on a date?! BEFORE WE WENT ON A DATE? I'm BETRAYED.

Godric: Is he an ugly bloke? Did his Tinder profile lie to you? Were you hoping that this was a date with one of his mates in the photos?

Godric: It'd be kind of fucked up if I showed up while you were already on a date. I don't look like your brother. What if he thinks I'm your boyfriend and you're cheating on me? He'll think you're a slut. Maybe I'm your boss, and you're my favorite secretary. That could work. Or he might just get jealous...

Godric: Tell me your plan while I get dressed, first and last impressions matter.

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Rowena ✉ Godric

Rowena: Walking on a field of needles, with no shoes on.

Rowena: Unfortunately. Tell me if you're willing to help or not, I'm not going to waste my time telling you.

Godric: Oh, kind of like that Saw movie, but its only your feet. You ever had a needle in your foot? You're doing all that just to ask me a favor.

Godric: Well depends on the favor. I'm not getting a cab just to be a pack mule or something worse. I might consider it for you however. ;)

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Rowena ✉ Godric

Rowena: As much as it pains me to have to do this.

Rowena: And believe me when I say it is physically painful, I need a favour from you. I don't think anyone else is near the apartment right now.

Godric: I'd love to hear in great detail how this pain feels to you. Similar to a kick in the shin? Or perhaps the old fashioned headbutt?

Godric: A favor? Does this mean you'll owe me one?