"Morning, I've left that top one because I frankly have no idea what to do with it" he handed over a larger stack than usual. He was smiling. He was being nice again. She liked him nice.
"That's fine" she said.
"Any word from-"
"Eddie" she sighed.
"I'm just-"
"Please" she sounded too pitiful. "Can we try and have at least one conversation a week that's not-" she looked away and closed her eyes for a moment. "Sorry" she said.
"Okay, I can definitely manage one. Good run?" He asked, looking at her outfit. She looked back at him to find him amused with an eyebrow raised. She managed a small laugh.
"Yes, thank you"
"Sounds awful" he laughed.
"You should come with me. You might surprise yourself"
"Tempting as that is…" she laughed softly, some awkwardness still muddying their dynamic. "Is it stress relief?"
"Definitely" she said, a little self critical.
"Maybe you should just drink like everyone else?" A shadow flashed across her features and then it was gone.
"Perhaps" she said softly. "Thanks for these" she gave as her gentle dismissal.
"Anytime"