Originally Posted by Felixir

Toby shook his head, but he was smiling all the while. They could go back and forth like this all day, insisting that it was THEM who didn't deserve the OTHER, but Tobias was aware that Sophie would stubbornly argue with him all day long if she wanted. He didn't respond to that part, but Sophie would (hopefully) realise that Toby still stood by what he said, whilst being very aware that she was doing the exact same.

"I know that," he finally said, when she mentioned letting her try to help. "It's just... easier to deal with it like that, y'know? I don't like anyone seeing me... in that state." Toby was careful not to outright say the word 'sad', finding himself having just as strong an aversion to the concept as ever, which was no surprise. He still couldn't help but feel guilty though; Soph wanted to help him, but... well. Coming out of hiding and being around people on those days was easier said than done.

But that was over now, and he was back with his best friend again, and everything was cool. He even got a little kiss, which made him grin like a fool.

"I'm glad too," he nodded, using another slice of toast to scoop up eggs and mushrooms and raising it to his lips. "Any plans for today?" Toby asked, before taking a bite of his food. Changing the subject? Well, yes. But it was more that the Hufflepuff was eager to actually, y'know, do something. He was still curious about that room Soph had told him about.

As he all but crammed the bite of his breakfast into his mouth, Toby of course couldn't miss the sound of his and Soph's names being spoken. But in, like, a teacher sort of way. He started slightly, not taking the time to realise just whose voice it was (more worrying that perhaps they were in trouble for some reason), and span around in his seat, eyes widening.

Oh. Ohhhhh. Okay. Cool.

At once, Toby looked relieved, and swallowed his mouthful of food so he could talk.

"Merlin, you made me jump." ........ What was that LOOK on his fa-... oh. Right. Toby looked between Thompson and Soph and back to Thompson again. Oh man, that look. "Uh-huh, most important meal of the day, after all." Squint.

For some reason, Toby suddenly had the feeling that Thompson would be to him as Culloden was to Sophie. Kind of. Maybe. Play it cooooooooooooooool.

Originally Posted by Charely Potter

After finishing up his breakfast - it had been quite lovely, if you asked him - Javy tidied himself up before getting up from the dias. He had his fill for now and had to take care of some things in his office, leading him to head straight out. His brisk walk lessened as he noticed certain students being quite close at the Hufflepuff table. The location not being a surprise to him, but rather on who was engaging in the close contact. His walking ceased, as he turned to face the two now.

One of his eyebrows quirked upward, particularly his left one that had a small missing patch of hair, but no matter. His eyes were now on them as the Ravenclaw girl kissed the Hufflepuff after some embracing. Didn't even have to hear their conversation to pick up on the scenario. His lips threatened to curve at the sight, whether it was of approval, amusement, or the opportunity at hand here, well, there was only one way to find out, "Miss Brown.. Mr. Tempus.. enjoying a nice balanced breakfast together?" Especially on the together part, heh.

Originally Posted by Felixir

Toby shook his head, but he was smiling all the while. They could go back and forth like this all day, insisting that it was THEM who didn't deserve the OTHER, but Tobias was aware that Sophie would stubbornly argue with him all day long if she wanted. He didn't respond to that part, but Sophie would (hopefully) realise that Toby still stood by what he said, whilst being very aware that she was doing the exact same.

"I know that," he finally said, when she mentioned letting her try to help. "It's just... easier to deal with it like that, y'know? I don't like anyone seeing me... in that state." Toby was careful not to outright say the word 'sad', finding himself having just as strong an aversion to the concept as ever, which was no surprise. He still couldn't help but feel guilty though; Soph wanted to help him, but... well. Coming out of hiding and being around people on those days was easier said than done.

But that was over now, and he was back with his best friend again, and everything was cool. He even got a little kiss, which made him grin like a fool.

"I'm glad too," he nodded, using another slice of toast to scoop up eggs and mushrooms and raising it to his lips. "Any plans for today?" Toby asked, before taking a bite of his food. Changing the subject? Well, yes. But it was more that the Hufflepuff was eager to actually, y'know, do something. He was still curious about that room Soph had told him about.



As he all but crammed the bite of his breakfast into his mouth, Toby of course couldn't miss the sound of his and Soph's names being spoken. But in, like, a teacher sort of way. He started slightly, not taking the time to realise just whose voice it was (more worrying that perhaps they were in trouble for some reason), and span around in his seat, eyes widening.

Oh. Ohhhhh. Okay. Cool.

At once, Toby looked relieved, and swallowed his mouthful of food so he could talk.

"Merlin, you made me jump." ........ What was that LOOK on his fa-... oh. Right. Toby looked between Thompson and Soph and back to Thompson again. Oh man, that look. "Uh-huh, most important meal of the day, after all." Squint.

For some reason, Toby suddenly had the feeling that Thompson would be to him as Culloden was to Sophie. Kind of. Maybe. Play it cooooooooooooooool.

Originally Posted by feeheeheeny

Sophie squeezed Toby's hand under the table in encouragement and gently leaned into him, nodding along as he spoke. "I know. S'okay." She didn't entirely understand Toby's condition, or whatever he wanted to call it, but she wanted to try to understand and help as much as she could. And for now, if it would help him best to leave him alone when he was in "that state," then she'd comply.

Just as long as he knew she was always there for him.

Sophie wasn't eating anymore, though she'd previously been starving and hadn't eaten much yet, and instead she was focusing all her energy on Tobes. "Dunno. Hoped to... spend as much time as possible with you?" To make up for lost time and all that? "But I've been pretty good at keeping myself busy, if you've got set plans." Busy laying in random corridors and exploring places she hadn't been to since her first term and generally being bored out of her mind.

...A professor.

Soph turned, squinting in suspicion as she did so, but relaxed at the sight of Thompson. Oh. Good. She shot a glance to her food and let Tobes answer first before replying herself. "As always, sir. Where's Professor Fuller today?" she smiled innocently, her expression puppy-like and bright. "Don't you two have some fun planned for the day?" Didn't they always?

Originally Posted by feeheeheeny

Originally Posted by Charely Potter

"Good, good.." Everyone knew how important having a balanced meal was. A hot one at that, as Javy's eyes also took in eggs, toast and other delectables. Though he probably wouldn't admit how concerning it was to him on this being one of the few ways to keep his students warm, unless asked nicely enough.. "You two have gotten quite cosier together since the last time." And not just from the freezing cold, there would be quite a difference in the body language if that were so.

Hm? Was there something in the young Tempus' eyes as he was now squinting? Perhaps some of the falling snow was getting to him as he frowned a little. No, no that won't do at all, taking his wand out to correct it, "Impervius." There, that should clear his vision up better.

Oh, the young Brown with her personal questions. That was perfectly okay as it didn't breech the limitations. "Mm, I'm not sure on his current whereabouts. I'd imagine he's preparing another interesting lesson for you all." Now on the why. "Did you have a question for him?" Planned fun, "You could say that.." It was one of the ways to describe it. "Maybe not as much fun as you two seem to be having at the moment. You two have anything exciting planned for the rest of the day?" Such as hot cocoa and poetry reading by the fire. Were kids still that cute now adays, Javy didn't know.

Originally Posted by Charely Potter

"Good, good.." Everyone knew how important having a balanced meal was. A hot one at that, as Javy's eyes also took in eggs, toast and other delectables. Though he probably wouldn't admit how concerning it was to him on this being one of the few ways to keep his students warm, unless asked nicely enough.. "You two have gotten quite cosier together since the last time." And not just from the freezing cold, there would be quite a difference in the body language if that were so.

Hm? Was there something in the young Tempus' eyes as he was now squinting? Perhaps some of the falling snow was getting to him as he frowned a little. No, no that won't do at all, taking his wand out to correct it, "Impervius." There, that should clear his vision up better.

Oh, the young Brown with her personal questions. That was perfectly okay as it didn't breech the limitations. "Mm, I'm not sure on his current whereabouts. I'd imagine he's preparing another interesting lesson for you all." Now on the why. "Did you have a question for him?" Planned fun, "You could say that.." It was one of the ways to describe it. "Maybe not as much fun as you two seem to be having at the moment. You two have anything exciting planned for the rest of the day?" Such as hot cocoa and poetry reading by the fire. Were kids still that cute now adays, Javy didn't know.

Originally Posted by Felixir

Toby sat there quietly for the moment as Soph and Thompson exchanged... pleasantries? Banter? Words, in any case. And the Impervius charm that the professor cast on his face was... good. That was good. Confusing but good. Thanks for that, sir. Toby just went ahead and smiled his thanks and didn't even question it.

At the question as to what they planned on doing that day, Toby grinned all the wider. He set his fork down on his plate and turned around, all the better to face Professor Thompson.

"Well," he said, giving Sophie a glance as he spoke. "There's this room I wanna find, where we might be able to make the inside kinda like outside. I was hoping Soph would be able to show me where it is." The Room of Requirement, that was. Toby had known about it for a while, but still hadn't found it. Sophie had mentioned it before, and now Toby was enthusiastic about checking this room out. He looked at her again to see if she was okay with that. And if that plan didn't come to fruition? "We'll probably spend the day hanging out together, for sure."

Make up for the past week, but Toby didn't mention that.

Originally Posted by Felixir

Toby sat there quietly for the moment as Soph and Thompson exchanged... pleasantries? Banter? Words, in any case. And the Impervius charm that the professor cast on his face was... good. That was good. Confusing but good. Thanks for that, sir. Toby just went ahead and smiled his thanks and didn't even question it.

At the question as to what they planned on doing that day, Toby grinned all the wider. He set his fork down on his plate and turned around, all the better to face Professor Thompson.

"Well," he said, giving Sophie a glance as he spoke. "There's this room I wanna find, where we might be able to make the inside kinda like outside. I was hoping Soph would be able to show me where it is." The Room of Requirement, that was. Toby had known about it for a while, but still hadn't found it. Sophie had mentioned it before, and now Toby was enthusiastic about checking this room out. He looked at her again to see if she was okay with that. And if that plan didn't come to fruition? "We'll probably spend the day hanging out together, for sure."

Make up for the past week, but Toby didn't mention that.

Originally Posted by feeheeheeny

They'd gotten cosier? Well. Yes. They most certainly had, hadn't they? Sophie gave Thompson a cheeky grin at that and lifted her hand that was holding Toby's so the man could see. Like she was showing it off. Though, really, the man couldn't entirely infer that the two were now an item since they always used to hold hands before when they were "just" besties, too. But. Hehe. She was certain the professor could tell the difference.

Soph lowered their hands and snorted a little at Thompson casting Impervius on Tobes and shrugged innocently as his question posed to her. "I just thought you two did everything together these days. You're the best of friends, aren't you?"

So pesky. So unashamed. Though, so far, Fuller was considerably more fun to pick on. He was far more flustered with things than Thompson was.

THE ROOM OF REQUIREMENT! "Yessssss, I'll show you." The professor could come, too, if he wanted, but he'd have to bring Fuller along, too. They were like their long lost cool uncles. "Yay," she added quietly with the biggest smile at the suggestion of spending the day together. That was a nice thought. Mmm. She missed her Tobes and gave his hand a squeeze to wordlessly let him know she was happy to be with him. So relieved.