[ She still has no idea what expression he thought he was using, but the sentiment is cute. Root takes a mental note to bother him about his use of text slang later.
Root isn't actually a total troll to people she likes, which means she picks a nice, respectable coffee shop for Richard's first introduction. It has mellow music and a cozy, lived-in air, as well as very good coffee. At some point, Root went clothes shopping, so she's no longer in her assassin-black practical outfit. Now she has on a nice knitted sweater and skinny jeans. She could be any PSL yuppie out for a latte.
Except for the part where she looks worn out and tired.
She's already there when he arrives at a table and with a pourover carafe waiting in the middle. Root offers him a smile when she sees him, though it's more subdued than when he last saw her. She is trying. ]
Richard. I'm flattered you followed up, honestly.
[ She kind of is; Root never expects other people to initiate social occasions with her. ]
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Root isn't actually a total troll to people she likes, which means she picks a nice, respectable coffee shop for Richard's first introduction. It has mellow music and a cozy, lived-in air, as well as very good coffee. At some point, Root went clothes shopping, so she's no longer in her assassin-black practical outfit. Now she has on a nice knitted sweater and skinny jeans. She could be any PSL yuppie out for a latte.
Except for the part where she looks worn out and tired.
She's already there when he arrives at a table and with a pourover carafe waiting in the middle. Root offers him a smile when she sees him, though it's more subdued than when he last saw her. She is trying. ]
Richard. I'm flattered you followed up, honestly.
[ She kind of is; Root never expects other people to initiate social occasions with her. ]