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Post by Alfred on Jul 24, 2008 16:13:53 GMT -5
*Alfred opened the door that adjoined his and Professor Abronsius' room slowly. He held Susan's hand in his other.*
"Professor?" *he called.*
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Post by Susan on Jul 24, 2008 16:16:06 GMT -5
*Susan smiled, looking as normal as possible, despite the fact that her hair was, against all her efforts, spontaneously rearranging itself.*
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Post by Professor Abronsius on Jul 24, 2008 16:21:05 GMT -5
"Where have you been all evening?" he grouched as he came down the stairs. "Notes don't organize themselves, you know-"
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Post by Alfred on Jul 24, 2008 16:22:45 GMT -5
"I'm sorry, Professor," *Alfred mumbled.* "I was, er, out."
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Post by Professor Abronsius on Jul 24, 2008 16:24:43 GMT -5
"Well, as long as you don't make a habit of it..."
He bustled over to the table, apparently without noticing Susan.
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Post by Susan on Jul 24, 2008 16:26:01 GMT -5
"You must be the Professor. I don't know if Alfred's told you about me..."
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Post by Professor Abronsius on Jul 24, 2008 16:27:33 GMT -5
He stopped and turned abruptly at the sound of the girl's voice.
The Professor stared at her for a moment, then looked at Alfred.
"What about Chagal's daughter!?"
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Post by Susan on Jul 24, 2008 16:28:17 GMT -5
*Susan also turned to him, looking surprised*
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Post by Alfred on Jul 24, 2008 16:32:47 GMT -5
"Er, um, I-"
*He wanted to sink into the floor.*
"She never really liked me at all, you know," *he said in a small voice.*
"Anyway," *he added, his voice gaining confidence,* "It doesn't matter."
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Post by Professor Abronsius on Jul 24, 2008 16:36:13 GMT -5
"Oh. Pity."
He handed Susan a business card.
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Post by Susan on Jul 24, 2008 16:37:48 GMT -5
*Susan took it, while using her other hand to try and force her hair to stop forming Princess Leia buns. It wasn't working.*
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Post by Professor Abronsius on Jul 24, 2008 16:46:34 GMT -5
He nodded at her obliviously.
"You're not one of them, are you?"
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Post by Susan on Jul 24, 2008 16:49:04 GMT -5
"That depends on who 'them' is...are."
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Post by Professor Abronsius on Jul 24, 2008 16:50:28 GMT -5
"All right, let me see those gums-"
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Post by Alfred on Jul 24, 2008 16:51:50 GMT -5
*Professor," *Alfred groaned, blushing from contact embarrassment.* "She isn't."
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