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Day 3: Lackadaisical (adjective) - lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.
Gajeel only stared at the pretty little blond before him. He knew exactly who she was. Everyone would. Only a certain Matriarch run Noble family could look like that. And he had seen her when they were both children, at this very orphanage, when her mother had come to make a contribution. Now, he was unsure if this girl would be the same as her mother. Genuine and helpful.
And the way she stared back at him in a dubious manner showed clearly that she felt the same. Then again, while not a man of the cloth like Lily, he had long, mostly unkempt hair, piercings all over his body that was visible. Which if she was judging him based on appearance the shallow little miss could just fucking leave his office. He'd not deal with someone who couldn't see what was on the inside of a person.
"Did all those piercing hurt?"
Blinking as he stared blankly at the girl. Taken back by not just the question, but the honest curiosity behind it. Making Gajeel take a good long look at her. She held a lot of intelligence in those brown eyes of hers. That and there was a fascination shining from behind those guarded brown orbs as she studied him. Maybe she wasn't as brainless as he thought. Still, he felt no energy about dealing with her.
"Some," he answered, offering nothing else.
Just to see her give an amused smile as a blond eyebrow arched up on her face. Gajeel didn't have to ask to know what she was thinking. And frankly he could really care less. His only interest was in the children and orphanage.
"Well, why don't we quit beating feet and being lazy," she said to him in a knowing manner. "Because Lily assured me you were not a lazy idiot with no drive. My father is being consumed by power that will never be given to him and you are paying the price. I want to help you and everyone here out."
His mind processed what she said quickly. Hearing the pain in her voice at the actions her father had taken. Not showing anything outwardly, continuing with his facade of not caring, Gajeel yawned and looked utterly bored at her, while lifting a hand to prompt her to continue speaking.