Title/theme: MOMENT
Genre: fluff
Approx time line: Phase 41-47 of GS
Summary: "Yeah, but I'd rather spend the time with you,"

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"Murrue, do you have a moment?"

The woman in question turned to the voice and gave him an apologetic look. "Sorry, I'm kind of busy right now. Maybe later?"

He looked slightly disappointed. "But couldn't you do that later?"

She was about to answer, when something occurred to her. She knitted her eyebrows. "Wait, aren't you supposed to be on duty right now?"

He waved a hand in dismissal. "Yeah, but I'd rather spend the time with you," he replied as he slung an arm around her shoulder casually.

She laughed. "That's such a cliché thing to say, you know that?" But a blush crept in despite herself.

"I know," he kissed her dark waves, "But it sounds good, doesn't it?"

She untangled herself from him, drawing a small whine of disappointment from the back of his throat.

"Yeah yeah. Now get back to work, Commander."

But instead of doing that, he attached himself to her again and nuzzled her neck, causing her to gasp in surprise.

She sighed. She wasn't going to get anything done with him around.

"As your captain, I demand that—"

He cut her off with a finger on her lips. His eyes twinkled as he playfully scolded her, wagging his finger, "Don't abuse your power now, Cap'n."

She rolled her eyes and buried her head on his shoulder in defeat. She could never win against him when it came to this. She glanced at the pile of work on her desk and groaned. But he seemed oblivious to her predicament as he rubbed his cheek against hers.

"You're like a cat Mwu," she observed as his bangs tickled her face.

"Am I?" he made a happy noise deep in his throat that resembled a purr.

She laughed and poked him on the nose. "Yes. You're a stray that I picked up somewhere."

"Aww…But you've found me a home, right?" he looked at her with hopeful eyes, making her laugh again.

"Yes, I think I'll keep you around," she answered and brushed her lips against his brow.

Oh well, he always managed to find time for her; she supposed she could return the favour, just this once.

AN: hehe, silly fluff again XD. Spontaneous little piece, that's why it's short. It was actually supposed to be the start of another idea, but somehow morphed into this (I think it's because I wrote it after rewatching phase 46)... dunno, I always wanted her to compare him to a kitty...so affectionate XD