Shit, he pissed Hermann off. Newt could feel it, and regretted whatever it was that set off that feeling of annoyance vibrating back from Hermann. So, it was surprising when there was no actual argument. What came out of Hermann's mouth was restrained compared to where it might have been months earlier. He wasn't sure if that was a blessing or a curse.
They used to fight all the time, and maybe nothing was really said and nothing was really heard, but were they really talking and listening now?
"It's sweet, Hermann. I'm not saying it isn't. I DO like these gestures. I'm just saying, if you want more of a challenge--" Why were they so fail at communication? Why did Newt even open his big mouth? What was he even intending to achieve with this discussion with Hermann? "I mean, you've already got this in the bag--and aside from just...making it work and not killing me, there's not really anything to DO--so if this keeps you interested and makes you feel like an active contributor to this relationship, then I will play hard to get..."
He frowned at his hand, which was gesturing while still holding the peeled orange, and tossed the orange down on the counter with a frustrated sigh. "Why are we still like this? We're supposed to be the guys with our ACTS together."
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Date: 2016-03-16 04:53 am (UTC)They used to fight all the time, and maybe nothing was really said and nothing was really heard, but were they really talking and listening now?
"It's sweet, Hermann. I'm not saying it isn't. I DO like these gestures. I'm just saying, if you want more of a challenge--" Why were they so fail at communication? Why did Newt even open his big mouth? What was he even intending to achieve with this discussion with Hermann? "I mean, you've already got this in the bag--and aside from just...making it work and not killing me, there's not really anything to DO--so if this keeps you interested and makes you feel like an active contributor to this relationship, then I will play hard to get..."
He frowned at his hand, which was gesturing while still holding the peeled orange, and tossed the orange down on the counter with a frustrated sigh. "Why are we still like this? We're supposed to be the guys with our ACTS together."