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Gissel Oliver laughed at Hady's comment just as he was about to swallow some food and began to choke. Well this was great. He coughed and coughed and instead of thinking about how to save himself, he kept thinking about how horrible it would be to die in the great hall in front of all of those people. He'd be mortified! Realizing just how bad that would be, he finally forced himself to cough very hard and was able to get himself to stop choking. Perhapshe had made a scene and his face felt very red, but at least he had survived.
Still trying to clear his throat, he mumbled out a sorry and sipped water. Once he could talk again he was just going to pretend like none of this happened. And while he had heard everything Hady had said, he was slowly starting to forget it. Oops. Something about meditation but that he could look up, and the thing about Timmy....from what he remembered wasn't bad.....
He had to at least remember the last part. Clearing his throat some more he mumbled out, "sorryjustneedaminute." Needless to say, Oliver was extremely embarrassed. His mum really did have a point when she said don't talk (or laugh) with your mouth full.
As so was talking Hady noticed right away that Oliver wasn't saying anything. Which was fine by her as she knew he was paying attention. Not to mention that he was eating. What she hadn't expected however was for the boy to begin laughing at what she had said. Laughter was good but not when it caused to cough and then choke!
Hadleigh paused for a brief moment giving the snake a chance to finish coughing. When he didn't she leaned over and lightly patted his back.
"Easy there, are you alright?," she asked quietly concern etching her face. Whatever she had said hadn't of been that funny, had it?!
When he finally appeared to swallow the food and his coughing/choking fit stopped she eyed him for a long moment. "It's alright, take your time." Really. Drink some water. Take a few breaths. Whatever he needed to do was fine by her. Their talk could always wait.