" that's what the kids say nowadays , " gabriel laughs softly , allowing for himself to completely loosen up in the other's presence , wanting to unwind after holding himself to a standard , that is . " as long as you didn't think it was an insult , i'm pretty content to compliment you as a golden retriever , " laugh comes out from his lips , almost thinking that the idea of being referred to as a dog was a tad bit foolish , though , in the moment , he didn't mind . in a more postured setting , gabriel had rendered himself to be introverted at times - keeping himself with a ground as he'd attempt to befriend people that merely enjoyed the conversations of education & whatnot , in fact . although , he knew that his ramblings would be too much , at times .
somewhat of an expressive sounding laugh that leaves his lips , eyes merely gazing at the other in silence as his head is cocked to the side , gabriel's hand is tucked under his chin , humming as he's carefully contemplating his thoughts . at the risk of sounding too optimistic about things , he nods his head - approving the thought of debating one another . " would you like to be debated upon ? " he asks , as this nervous expression is riddled on his features , shoulders tensed for a moment . " i'd like to debate you , if .. that's something that'd be fine with you , " words are stuck in his throat , though , finding its way out of his mouth as he feels embarrassed by the whole ordeal , in fact . " i'm sorry if that sounded so awkward , i just .. i definitely had to think about it a few times before it left my mouth , " hand rubbing along the small of his neck , contemplating on the various topics they could debate over . " art history . your favorite movement versus the most overrated one . "
" extremely lavish , though , something about it screams sensual . the clothing , the way the rich threw their money around without a single care in the world , " noticing the extremely quick witted banter , gabriel settles himself with the comfortability of that & keeps at the very nuanced demeanor he's got painted on his face , listening to the words the other man has expressed his way , mentally acknowledging the few things they've had in common so far , that is . " fabulous & then the whole stock market went down , " another brief laugh leaves his lips , taking into consideration of roger's favorite eras . " no one ever talks about the gilded age , i'm surprised . oh , edwardian architecture is beautiful - underrated , if you ask me . but then again , you're talking to someone who has a soft spot for stained glass art , " gabriel's settling at ease with this , relishing in the fact that he's gotten along with someone that nearly feels the way that he does about very few things , a paused moment as he notices the other forming pink on his skin , lips agape as he's lost in thought - then nods his head once again with confidence . " i would love to write sonnets about you , " he leans in with caution , hoping that he wasn't going too far with his silent actions . " well , believe it . everything that you're hearing is true , " confirming his words & showing off an earnest expression on features , his heart beating against his chest . " i'd love to go out with you , roger . have dinner & speak about the things that no one ever thinks to mention . " taking a chance at whatever it might be , gabriel's ready to experience all of it .
