@emberglowed SC. gleb v.
"its a cup of tea. nothing more. you have my word."
because while spring had begun to make its way into their world the bit of winter reminded them it wasn't over just yet. because he saw her rub her hands in thin gloves against the wind. because he wanted to talk to her. to see her again. was that so bad? she wasn't anastasia and after that talk in his office he felt sure she knew better than to attempt the role. something in those blue eyes shook him to his core and he knew one thing only thus far- anya wasn't an imposter. he struggled at times with making assumptions of people's character wtih their many facets, but anya wasn't a liar- an imposter. she was just a street sweeper.
and he didn't want to see her cold.
"i'm asking as a friend. the deputy commissioner is off duty- i even left the hat at work." he laughed awkwardly hoping to break the tension. "we're both cold and tired from work. let me get you that cup of tea for once."