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*PhoenixRising* · 03-08-2018, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMadamMalfoy

Gaston's mind was so foggy from lack of sleep that it took him a moment to notice Skylar's concern. He was simultaneously touched to know she cared that much about him and guilt-ridden to have worried her. Nice job, professor, he silently berated himself. You're supposed to be concerned for her, not the other way around!

He took a sip of coffee to give him a moment to calm his conflicting emotions before speaking. "Yes, of course. We're both fine," he replied. He smiled reassuringly, though his smile didn't extend to his eyes. Sure, Rose was fine physically, but he worried about the emotional toll his absence was taking on her. "I just haven't been sleeping much since..." His voice trailed off as he debated the best way to tell her the news. He picked up a framed photo of a dark-haired blue-eyed baby girl and handed it to her. "...since my daughter was born."

That was enough of his home life problems! He was here to listen to Skylar's troubles, not the other way around. He wasn't sure what effect (if any) his opinions about success would have on her; all he could do was hope it helped her in some way. He listened carefully as she spoke, nodding in places. Somehow he had an idea that was what happened, but hearing her explain made it make more sense. "I understand," he said, looking at her sympathetically. "Well, not necessarily about a quidditch match - I can't play to save my life - but I do know what it's like to feel like a failure." He felt that practically every day of his life... His eyes darkened slightly, but he smiled at what she said next. "I couldn't have said it better myself! It's not avoiding failure that means success; the important thing is what you do with that failure."

Both fine. Yes, very good and honestly, Skylar might have been okay with that answer, but then he added about ... well, he handed her a photo and Skylar felt all sorts of emotions welling up inside. Hate and anger at herself, for being obtuse and not realizing it before, because of course, it made sense now why Roselyn had left last year. But also anger at both Gaston and Roselyn, for not entrusting her with that knowledge. Of course, she was merely just a student, but she'd had Rose for three years? Gaston for three or four years? She trusted them both and somehow, it felt now like the trust had been violated. And yet, as she stared at the blue-eyed baby girl, tears started to form in her eyes and all those feelings of hatred and anger just seemed to fade to the background. "I had ..." Swallow, breathe. "No ... Idea... She's beautiful. Congratulations. What's her name?" And suddenly she felt scared that he too would leave her to be with his daughter, like many professors before had done. Scared, and yet, wouldn't be surprised. She had one more year of this school, she could handle it.

Besides, she wasn't here to gush over his daughter or beg him to stay with her for one more year. And slowly, she moved the framed photo to her face and pressed her lips to where the baby's forehead was, giving it a kiss. Because it was all she had to offer at the time. And then handed him back the frame as the topic re-routed back onto her reason for her visit.

Yes, she suspected that he wasn't a player. Actually, she had no idea, but then again, she didn't even know her own head of house played. Which reminded her, she should probably pay Vance a visit and ask her if she had any tips from her days on the team. "That, makes sense... and look at you now." Married, a baby, an amazing teacher. Really, he'd certainly done something with his failure. "Anyway, I should be going, but thank you for that sound advice. And the tea."

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PhoenixRising Quintaped Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in my head [GMT-6] Posts: 58,803 Hogwarts RPG Name: Amelia Adara Graduated Hogwarts RPG Name: Emma Montmorency (#301199) Hufflepuff Fifth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Kartik Ishaan Joshi Ravenclaw Sixth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: coming soon Gryffindor Second Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Tiffany Rose Slytherin Third Year x12 x8	YesJess! \| Captain Goggles \| Mama Badger \| Eva's Soul Sister \| An OG™ \| It's all in the Numbers Quote: Originally Posted by MadMadamMalfoy Gaston's mind was so foggy from lack of sleep that it took him a moment to notice Skylar's concern. He was simultaneously touched to know she cared that much about him and guilt-ridden to have worried her. Nice job, professor, he silently berated himself. You're supposed to be concerned for her, not the other way around! He took a sip of coffee to give him a moment to calm his conflicting emotions before speaking. "Yes, of course. We're both fine," he replied. He smiled reassuringly, though his smile didn't extend to his eyes. Sure, Rose was fine physically, but he worried about the emotional toll his absence was taking on her. "I just haven't been sleeping much since..." His voice trailed off as he debated the best way to tell her the news. He picked up a framed photo of a dark-haired blue-eyed baby girl and handed it to her. "...since my daughter was born." That was enough of his home life problems! He was here to listen to Skylar's troubles, not the other way around. He wasn't sure what effect (if any) his opinions about success would have on her; all he could do was hope it helped her in some way. He listened carefully as she spoke, nodding in places. Somehow he had an idea that was what happened, but hearing her explain made it make more sense. "I understand," he said, looking at her sympathetically. "Well, not necessarily about a quidditch match - I can't play to save my life - but I do know what it's like to feel like a failure." He felt that practically every day of his life... His eyes darkened slightly, but he smiled at what she said next. "I couldn't have said it better myself! It's not avoiding failure that means success; the important thing is what you do with that failure." Both fine. Yes, very good and honestly, Skylar might have been okay with that answer, but then he added about ... well, he handed her a photo and Skylar felt all sorts of emotions welling up inside. Hate and anger at herself, for being obtuse and not realizing it before, because of course, it made sense now why Roselyn had left last year. But also anger at both Gaston and Roselyn, for not entrusting her with that knowledge. Of course, she was merely just a student, but she'd had Rose for three years? Gaston for three or four years? She trusted them both and somehow, it felt now like the trust had been violated. And yet, as she stared at the blue-eyed baby girl, tears started to form in her eyes and all those feelings of hatred and anger just seemed to fade to the background. "I had ..." Swallow, breathe. "No ... Idea... She's beautiful. Congratulations. What's her name?" And suddenly she felt scared that he too would leave her to be with his daughter, like many professors before had done. Scared, and yet, wouldn't be surprised. She had one more year of this school, she could handle it. Besides, she wasn't here to gush over his daughter or beg him to stay with her for one more year. And slowly, she moved the framed photo to her face and pressed her lips to where the baby's forehead was, giving it a kiss. Because it was all she had to offer at the time. And then handed him back the frame as the topic re-routed back onto her reason for her visit. Yes, she suspected that he wasn't a player. Actually, she had no idea, but then again, she didn't even know her own head of house played. Which reminded her, she should probably pay Vance a visit and ask her if she had any tips from her days on the team. "That, makes sense... and look at you now." Married, a baby, an amazing teacher. Really, he'd certainly done something with his failure. "Anyway, I should be going, but thank you for that sound advice. And the tea." __________________ ___________________You should take your little finger and just point it in the mirror. ________________________________________Baby, maybe you're the problem ✯