( Then Aventurine would rely on his luck to save him from the worst of it. And if his luck finally failed him, well. So be it. He doesn't shy away from the man's searching look -- only raising a brow as he doesn't say what he might want from Aventurine. Difficult, but he can work with that, and his amusement at the dark haired man's comment about betting just has him huff a laugh. )
What can I say -- I like challenging odds.
( And he likes a confident man. Tossing that chalk without looking so that it falls easily into his hand is impressive, and Aventurine can't help but find himself drawn more and more to him. He's clearly smart -- no man holds themselves like he does without being so -- but not in a way he's come to feel like the majority of his professors behave. As if they know everything, and care little for anything aside from their own research. It's sexy. Sure, he can just say that about anyone who looks as attractive as this man does, but Aventurine really means it.
If he was the sort of man who thought about long-term relationships (and he was, once, but his ex had quickly burned through all that remained of his good will, so nothing so serious for him ever again) it'd be easy to think of getting to know him better. Maybe he still could, if he played his cards right. Just not that better. )
Anyone tell you that you should take up teaching? ( He says with a grin and a sway of his hips as he chalks up his cue. ) How about a final hands on demonstration before we get going? I'll need all the help I can get if I'm going to win.
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What can I say -- I like challenging odds.
( And he likes a confident man. Tossing that chalk without looking so that it falls easily into his hand is impressive, and Aventurine can't help but find himself drawn more and more to him. He's clearly smart -- no man holds themselves like he does without being so -- but not in a way he's come to feel like the majority of his professors behave. As if they know everything, and care little for anything aside from their own research. It's sexy. Sure, he can just say that about anyone who looks as attractive as this man does, but Aventurine really means it.
If he was the sort of man who thought about long-term relationships (and he was, once, but his ex had quickly burned through all that remained of his good will, so nothing so serious for him ever again) it'd be easy to think of getting to know him better. Maybe he still could, if he played his cards right. Just not that better. )
Anyone tell you that you should take up teaching? ( He says with a grin and a sway of his hips as he chalks up his cue. ) How about a final hands on demonstration before we get going? I'll need all the help I can get if I'm going to win.