[ It makes Bones smile and Lockwood laugh. An actual laugh of delight, not a carefully practiced political laugh. Yes, there was a difference. ]
Brilliant! [ He exclaimed, before neatly maneuvering them through a bit of a crush at the side of the dance floor. Grinning proudly, which probably looked weird on his all too young face, he did execute a sassy spin before continuing. ] I should be coming to you for lessons in the art of how to cleverly bribe our Council.
[ Taken out of context the words could be horribly patronizing. It is all about tone and facial expressions, both of which convey a hint of conspiratorial pride and genuine admiration. Bones might present as a prickly jerk who was too principled to be successful at manipulating the system, but this was where Lockwood liked to think he knew better.
The grumpy doctor was a shrewd operative, when he was motivated, and medicine always seemed to motivate him. ] I suspect you've got a young blood, or perhaps even two, in your circle who could benefit from your mentorship in that department.
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Brilliant! [ He exclaimed, before neatly maneuvering them through a bit of a crush at the side of the dance floor. Grinning proudly, which probably looked weird on his all too young face, he did execute a sassy spin before continuing. ] I should be coming to you for lessons in the art of how to cleverly bribe our Council.
[ Taken out of context the words could be horribly patronizing. It is all about tone and facial expressions, both of which convey a hint of conspiratorial pride and genuine admiration. Bones might present as a prickly jerk who was too principled to be successful at manipulating the system, but this was where Lockwood liked to think he knew better.
The grumpy doctor was a shrewd operative, when he was motivated, and medicine always seemed to motivate him. ] I suspect you've got a young blood, or perhaps even two, in your circle who could benefit from your mentorship in that department.