[ there is no reply from Charlie for a long moment.
Mostly because he's staring at his communicator like "oh my god what have I gotten myself into", but also because he finally just pads his way over to Bull's room and leans on the door frame. ]
[ still, he moves to perch on the edge of the bed ] But I'm interested, you're interested- at least I assume you are, by the "doable" comment- and I'm willing to see where this goes.
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Mostly because he's staring at his communicator like "oh my god what have I gotten myself into", but also because he finally just pads his way over to Bull's room and leans on the door frame. ]
That was terrible.
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[Because hey, time to stay up to date on this place.]
I know. Great, wasn't it?
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[He folds up the paper, and sits forward, legs crossed, arms resting casually on his knees.]
... you really want to ride the bull.
[And then the Iron Bull cracks up over his own awful joke.]
Nah, seriously though. It just means you feel like you need a little release. It's not anything to be worried about.
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That was more of a rhetorical statement. I'm well-aware of what a casual hook-up is for.
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People, huh?
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So... why not sit down, and tell old Iron Bull what you're expecting, eh?
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[ still, he moves to perch on the edge of the bed ] But I'm interested, you're interested- at least I assume you are, by the "doable" comment- and I'm willing to see where this goes.
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You're a great guy. I like you. Makes sense -- everyone needs to let off a little tension now and then.
[He leans in a bit, arching an eyebrow.]
Especially someone who acts like he's got a lot on his shoulders.
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Do I really act like that?
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[ That's a lie. Charlie knows exactly what kind of baggage he has. He just thought that after four decades, he'd be better at hiding it. ]
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Me? I know stress. Baggage. Nothing I haven't seen before.
[He's meaning that last part to be reassuring. Supportive. It's cool, Charlie, no judgment here. And... he really does know it. Understand it.]
[You don't spend that much time burned out in Seheron without recognizing it.]
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Fine by me. Ready?
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... no pun intended.
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So... c'mere. Let's put your mouth to better use, hm?