 Right. I was playing here. >.< Granddaddy Ravenclaw | | Jermione Granger
Preston smiled stiffly. Nicknames were... not something he used, at all. Except for his sister, everyone was always address by their full, proper name, or title, depending on the circumstances. But, if it was her preference...
"Lexi it is, then," he said, rolling it around on his tongue. Bah. Uncomfortable and... casual. Thankfully, most of their interactions would likely be with students at least in ear shot.
He looked over to Sage, quirking an eyebrow. He was certainly acting oddly. He hadn't much experience with the Herbology professor, though he seemed a decent, if not skittish, man. When he mentioned Alexia's new position, Preston turned back to face her. "Allow me to add my congratulations as well."
And then, the potions professor. "No, not loud at all. I was just in readying my classroom and picking up some books. I was just stopping by the Staff room on my way out." Catnip tea? "Tea sounds lovely, thank you. And Preston is fine, so long as there aren't students present."
He clasped his hands behind his back, fully aware of the awkward... something.. in the room.
But breaking that sort of tension was... not among his skills.
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