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[glowsferatu]

[ She lets out a soft laugh, failing to catch his stumble, or perhaps just distracted by the thought that follows it. ]

While I can't fault the idea for the honesty it would undoubtedly express, I do think a double date with my psychiatrist wouldn't be the most promising start to a potential new relationship!

Not that it would preclude any other social interaction. Just...probably not that one.

[slightlyoffchilt]

I suppose that qualm of technicality -- yes, I suppose that ought not be made explicit. [A beat.] Or indulged in, whatsoever.

[Ethical boundaries: still an issue for Frederick Chilton.]

I would not want to scare her off, at any rate. You are right, that would be a rather intimidating setting. Honesty notwithstanding.

[The uneasy chuckle that followed was more a reflection on Chilton's social unease than Kanaya's astute observation.]

At the very least, I'll keep an eye out for you at whatever Swearing-In we might both attend. That seems safe enough.

[glowsferatu]

[ That stumble, and the following backtrack, she gets a little better than the last one, but chuckles at it just the same. ]

And still, not to say something of the sort is completely unthinkable, but certainly not at the beginning. We can wait until she, whoever she may be, would be less likely to scare.

Swear-ins are certainly safe, but I still wouldn't rule out the symphony.

[slightlyoffchilt]

A suitable compromise. [Whatever residual ease that survived his unfortunate chuckle throbbed back into his throat, sincere and smooth again. He was grateful that she was gracious -- social hiccups were especially venomous to Chilton, who frequently courted antagonism but on his own terms. And Kanaya was never intended to be a recipient of his more hesitant nature.]

Give me a call, won't you? When your schedule clears.

[glowsferatu]

[ Social hiccups are no stranger to her, in fact a dose of awkwardness makes him that much more endearing, more personable. It's a quality she can relate to. ]

I will do that, Doctor. And do look after yourself, in the meantime.