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On the one hand Ellis saved her from fetching her own drink, on the other hand, it meant she'd be trapped here for some time longer. The pro's and con's were evenly weighted, the only bonus was the company, now with Wes present... and of course, Ellis.
Emily couldn't help but smirk. Exquisite? Ellis couldn't have chosen his words differently. "Oh this?" she mused, "Something old I rustled up..." she feigned mock modesty, her tone was light no hint of sarcasm - for once. Of course it was clear she'd made an effort, it wasn't her usual garb. It was light and flowy for starters, and in no way practical...
"I'm sure you say that to all the ladies," she concluded, smiling as if she'd won an argument. Truthfully though, she was sure she wasn't the first, nor the last.
Narrowing her brows in thought, Emily considered the significance of Ellis' statement. He wanted her to be superior? Or at least, he didn't seem to be taking no for an answer.
"I'm afraid I have to disagree with you there.." not with them being equal, but the term superior didn't sit right with her. Other alternatives would have been nicer, "authoritative might be a better fit...or perhaps, commanding." The gist was the same, only it lacked the obnoxious connotations. But at any rate, sure, they were equally as whatever they were. Emily didn't say this out loud, though she did elbow him in the arm, gently, smiling.
"Sounds wonderful," she replied after listening thoughtfully. Italy was nothing but a vague memory to her now, though she new Siena like the back of her hand at the time. "And how is the family?" she asked, conversationally, wondering how Armen was fairing. Did he know she was friendly with his little brother? Heh. Emily didn't comment on her own break, he hadn't asked, and she didn't feel the need to boast how dull her holiday season was.
Then, Wes. Mmmm, he'd been around, Emily got that.. it was a weird thing that was going on, she had even wondered if he'd be able to make the orientation. She was grateful he did though, give people the opportunity to get used to the fact he was saying goodbye and that it wasn't the end of the world.
She busied herself with people, while Wes and Aron exchanged greetings and manly things... she didn't care. But she did offer Stonewall a sharp nod upon Wes' introduction. The man was right, they really were the best department, and now it was on her shoulders for it to not fall apart.. she could handle that. No pressure.
"Bennett," Emily replied as the Auror left them. It was getting a bit crowded... but she envied her colleague in this instance. What she would give to get away from people and awkward introductions.
At this moment she turned her attention back to Ellis. He would make himself useful and drag her away at some point, wouldn't he?
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