[Gingerly, peering over with the air of an explorer about to take their first step onto an unknown shore, he wiggles his foot up and down. Then, with considerably less drama (and, it has to be said, less care), he swings his leg off the stool and kicks a couple of times, narrowly missing Billy. Finally, he rolls his trouser leg back down and pulls himself to his feet.]
Not bad. If I didn't know any better, I'd almost think you've done this before. [Despite himself, he beams, practically bouncing on his heels. It's a far cry from his usual grouchiness.] Hey, maybe I should introduce you if that girl I know ever turns up somewhere in this world. Keep you out of the way of normal people. You could learn a few things.
[But then it fades slightly, and his hand moves towards his pocket again. He's never talked to Billy long enough to be sure what the best way to convince him is...]
You're... still serious about doing this for free, right? You aren't gonna change your mind the minute I'm out the door?
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[Gingerly, peering over with the air of an explorer about to take their first step onto an unknown shore, he wiggles his foot up and down. Then, with considerably less drama (and, it has to be said, less care), he swings his leg off the stool and kicks a couple of times, narrowly missing Billy. Finally, he rolls his trouser leg back down and pulls himself to his feet.]
Not bad. If I didn't know any better, I'd almost think you've done this before. [Despite himself, he beams, practically bouncing on his heels. It's a far cry from his usual grouchiness.] Hey, maybe I should introduce you if that girl I know ever turns up somewhere in this world. Keep you out of the way of normal people. You could learn a few things.
[But then it fades slightly, and his hand moves towards his pocket again. He's never talked to Billy long enough to be sure what the best way to convince him is...]
You're... still serious about doing this for free, right? You aren't gonna change your mind the minute I'm out the door?