Bragi had been hoping their shared interest in horses might provoke a cascade of amusing anecdotes and horsey facts that would tide him over until his interview, but he noticed a slight shift in the atmosphere. Perhaps it was something he'd said; or perhaps it was his unabashed enthusiasm, which was more suited to a young girl than a young man. They were in a professional environment, after all.
He didn't know for sure whether he'd imagined the shift in atmosphere or not, but he fidgeted slightly, suddenly feeling self-conscious. "That sounds wonderful", he said nonetheless, and he meant it earnestly, paired with a slightly timid smile.
"I... I wonder how much longer Mr Crouch will be", he muttered awkwardly, glancing over his shoulder.
Bragi remained unaware that he was not in the Department of International Cooperation at all.
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He didn't know for sure whether he'd imagined the shift in atmosphere or not, but he fidgeted slightly, suddenly feeling self-conscious. "That sounds wonderful", he said nonetheless, and he meant it earnestly, paired with a slightly timid smile.
"I... I wonder how much longer Mr Crouch will be", he muttered awkwardly, glancing over his shoulder.
Bragi remained unaware that he was not in the Department of International Cooperation at all.