Gin lounged in one of the chairs, feet up on a desk, holding in his hands a lidded box, a little smaller than a hatbox perhaps, tied neatly with a ribbon. Unlike his other meetings with Susan, this time he would have been plainly visible to anyone since he was wearing his gigai (along with some rather more stylish clothes he'd picked up somewhere along the way. His right arm still ached a little, but at least in a false body there would be nothing to indicate that he was still finishing healing after his fight with Byakuya some weeks ago.
((My admiration for Gin's sartorial choices knows no bounds. ^_^))
Steeling herself for what she was sure was going to be another entirely-too-interesting conference, Susan rapped on the classroom door to announce her presence. "Hello, Gin."
She'd debated whether or not to bring the poker again, but in the end decided once again that it was better to not appear overly antagonistic. However, concealed under her new jacket was what would at first glance appear to be a modern flashlight.
Her time at her grandfather's house had not, after all, been spent entirely on making new clothes for herself. And while studying defensive magic was all well and good, study of more mundane methods of defence was just as useful.
Perking up at Susan's arrival, Gin slid his feet off the desk and stood to greet her properly. "Hello, Susan. I hope your studies here have been going well. Learned anything new recently, perhaps?"
"Oh, this and that. I've been on a holiday of my own, in fact. I rather felt I deserved it." Bland, perfectly polite smile. "Oh, and I had a pleasant talk with your good friend Byakuya Kuchiki. A most interesting fellow. No wonder you get on so well."
"Really?" Gin's smile was neutral, voice lilting. "Well, I'm so glad that your talk was pleasant. It would have been a shame if he'd misinterpreted your intentions, after all."
"Oh no, I believe that I was entirely clear." Now, he, on the other hand, was confusing as hell, but never mind that for now. "And your holiday? How is your friend Aizen? I am so sorry I was unable to meet him."
"He was a little busy, so I decided not to disturb him," Gin smiled happily. "I simply left a note or two. But otherwise, very nice. Enjoyable. You really should have come along, Susan. I know you would have enjoyed yourself too."
"You really think so? Well, perhaps I'll have the opportunity to find out for myself someday. For the time being, however, I think I've more than enough excitement on my hands here."
"Perhaps next time, hmm? But excitement? Around here? Oh, there's the occasional personal drama - more than occasional, I suppose - but I know I wouldn't say anything /exciting/ happens," Gin said dismissively.
Discounting, of course, his run-in with Byakuya, which was exciting, but not at all fun. Not like returning to Hueco Mundo had been.
"'Saving the world from imminent collapse'? Do you do that often?" Gin smiles with a sort of weird mock affection that seems more condesending than anything. "Well, I'd hate to get in your way if there were any excitement happening around here, Susan. I'm sure you're terribly formidable, be it personal crisis or otherwise."
"Oh, once or twice," she said diffidently. "Another place and another time. I suppose I do well enough."
Her gaze flicked to the little box, but she said nothing about it. Not going to give him the satisfaction of asking for 'my present'. He'd enjoy that far too much.
Gin noted the little movement of her eyes. "Oh, silly me!" he beamed. "I almost forgot. How careless of me."
"You know, it's considered good manners to bring a present back to people you respect when you've been on a trip. Especially something unique to where you've been. A little omiyage, a souvenir." He held out the box with both hands, grinning the whole time. "So this is for you, Susan."
Gin,
I can meet you outside the Ravenclaw common room at your convenience.
-Susan Sto Helit
Because she'd be damned if she was letting Gin anywhere near her actual room.
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Susan,
I think there may be an unused classroom near the Great Hall where we could meet, if you'd rather I stayed away from your roommate. ^_^
-- Gin
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Fair enough. I'll look for you there.
-Susan
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Steeling herself for what she was sure was going to be another entirely-too-interesting conference, Susan rapped on the classroom door to announce her presence. "Hello, Gin."
She'd debated whether or not to bring the poker again, but in the end decided once again that it was better to not appear overly antagonistic. However, concealed under her new jacket was what would at first glance appear to be a modern flashlight.
Her time at her grandfather's house had not, after all, been spent entirely on making new clothes for herself. And while studying defensive magic was all well and good, study of more mundane methods of defence was just as useful.
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Discounting, of course, his run-in with Byakuya, which was exciting, but not at all fun. Not like returning to Hueco Mundo had been.
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Her gaze flicked to the little box, but she said nothing about it. Not going to give him the satisfaction of asking for 'my present'. He'd enjoy that far too much.
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"You know, it's considered good manners to bring a present back to people you respect when you've been on a trip. Especially something unique to where you've been. A little omiyage, a souvenir." He held out the box with both hands, grinning the whole time. "So this is for you, Susan."
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