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It pleased Leo very much to hear as he sipped on his tea that Gabriel had really thought things through and why he had chosen those students that he had done to join the writing team. It was a relief that this wasn’t just something that had risen out of the spur of the moment and that there was some real thought and planning behind it. "I'm glad to hear that you feel prepared and up to the challenge of taking on everything. Don't be afraid to ask for help if you come to realize you need it. It is what good bosses and people in any kind of power position do." Its what he did.
"I think it's good that you chose people to write for the paper not just for your friendship with them or because they are your sister's friends, but because you believe that they will be an asset to the team and will write good articles." Leo said thoughtfully. That’s what it came down to eventually anyway. The quill wouldn’t be able to become popular again if those who wrote for it didn’t prodfreneticuce good read worthy articles.
"Use the experience you've gotten from writing for the yearbook. It will probably help you overcome any obstacles you might come across in interviews and such. Professor Quigley and I will act as the quill staff advisors." Leo finished off. A task they had been appointed by Headmistress Truebridge.
Biting into his sandwich a little more aggressively Leo was quiet for several minutes. When he swallowed down his last bite he asked "Do you have any questions you want to ask me Gabe? How is life outside of academics? Are you still together with Coral-Bay?"
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If it wasn't obvious, Gabe was extremely uncomfortable with this sudden turn in questioning.
...and the mention of Coral Bay.....made him feel even more peculiar. He was definitely angry at her...even though he had zero right to be. Just....a lot had happened in a short span of time...and she wasn't here.
Drawing from all he'd been taught over the summer, the Ravenclaw cleared his throat, sat up a bit straighter,...and adjusted his tie. Learned habits. Though odd, they did help Gabe in recentering himself. Made him feel more professional...which was ironic since his cheeks were redder than cherries. The almost obscene blushing did NOT look professional.
"No, sir. I have no further questions." There was a brief awkward pause (on Gabe's end, anyway), which had been covered up with tea-drinking. Hydration was important....or so he'd read. Yes, that was a cheap excuse.
"As for Coral and myself, we've separated for academic reasons."
He tried not to sound (and look) too disappointed at the entire situation...but it was difficult. Gabe didn't get close to a lot of people.