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Anyone who knew Charles knew that subtle was not something that he did...and that included his little chat with the Welcome Witch and his request of biscuits. A simply little tin would hardly suffice, naturally, and thus he had selected the basket option that included no less than four dozen cookies. Something he was aware Kaiser likely overheard before he hung up the little room phone. That is assuming that the young man was not too consumed by his own thoughts and they not being loud enough to drown other sounds out.
Hardly in Minister mode at this point, Charles had slipped into that grandfather role as he returned his attention to the kettle and served the tea. Being a grandfather was something he was confident in, a certainty that he would not fail in that role. If his grandson could claim to despise him and then come to forgive him, then he was truly set for life. Was it too soon to start hinting about great grandchildren? He probably should not push his luck.
Knees creaking a bit as he sat, Charles looked over the rim of his glasses at the still vacant seat opposite him and pursed his lips for a moment. Ultimately he drew no further attention to the situation and simply reached for the file which he casually leafed through for a few seconds...but it soon returned to the table as well. Tea, biscuits, and a chat first.
"Your head is well?" he asked pointedly but gently. He was not trying to fuss over the young man, but that image from his office was scorched into his memory. Impossible to forget. "Physically I am making great progress," he nodded with a smile, now leaning forward again to grab his tea and lightly blew over the amber surface of the hug in a cup. "The rest will --- COME IN!" The knock that had interrupted the man's thought was the delightful Welcome Witch with that basket of biscuits. Not lingering long, she quickly set it on the table with a somewhat star struck look towards the Minister before squeaking a 'please enjoy' before scampering back out. Charles simply smiled and gestured again to the seat opposite him for Kaiser to please sit. "Don't fret about the volume. I hardly expect us both to finish all these off. Thought you might like to take some back home to that precious little bean Elio and ray of sunshine Candela."
Being a grandfather meant you spoiled your family, did you know?
Bit more color to his cheeks, Charles leaned forward and plucked a biscuit with a bit of raspberry jam and powdered sugar on top to nibble on between sips of tea.
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