@milesabovemobius || CA WINTER BALL 2017
Nice to see you again! How are you doing? That’s nice. All normal words Samuel Hayden could form to greet the “young scientist” after God-Knows-How-Long since they’ve spoken.
Unfortunately, nice words and Samuel Hayden mix just as well as trying to mix oil and water. One could try, but either way the taste of it is soiled the instant “oil” is poured on top. In other words, adding Samuel Hayden to a celebration and fun activity like a ball? It’s the sour to sweet--and not one that many seek out unless they’re the sucker for a bad time.
The only upside to all this is that Samuel Hayden’s “date” is less of a “date” and more of a means to keep his emotions in line. Without the small kitten nuzzled inside his “handbag” with a few kitten treats and a blanket jammed in there, he’d have sounded far more dead than he typically lets on.
Five or so steps, and he’s already within arm’s length of the young fox. Another, and he’s now right beside him, staring off at the crowd, unamused. Small talk was never his forte--but he never said he wouldn’t try.
“ How... How are... Things. ”