Snippet #2702749

Derrick smoothly slipped back on his sunglasses right as the lights in the hallway starting flickering. The flickering may have happened around the same time Commander Botrelle's name was mentioned but that was probably a coincidence. Either way it was time for him to be in public, Chancellor Avalon mode, not I fucked up my life Derrick mode.

Putting on his fake charming I'm around a bunch of nobles smile Derrick looked down at Piper. "Coffee right now sounds good, I know a little place near the base we can go to." The words sounds kind and had the right hint of interest and excitement to them. If one listened closely or paid attention they'd notice a lack of warmth in his tone or words.

"Would you like my assistance in getting you there? I would be more than happy to push if you'd like me to. I know you can do it on your own but this is my treat after all, please allow me to pamper such a beautiful girl as yourself." Urgh, he hoped he wasn't laying on the charm too thick or to phony. He did care about Piper, and she was pretty, he guessed. However he had no feelings towards the woman other than the passing interest to not go to his own ball dateless.

Snapping out of his thoughts he waited for Piper's response pushing her if she allowed him to or walking by her side. Patiently falling into step with her as they went to the bistro. As they walked he made a bit of small talk with Piper. "So Piper, the weather has been very nice lately such beautiful sunsets and sunrises." As they walked he pointedly ignored any stares or mutterings. The rumor mill in Eurbesco was the worst and as the newest chancellor he was bound to get the worst of it.

Once inside he gave Piper another one of his highly practiced charming smiles. "Why don't you give me your order and I'll go grab it while you find us a nice table location."

After getting Piper's order and staring down a barista who he made darn sure knew how to correctly spell his and Piper's names. It was Derrick with two r's darn it! He made his way back to the table with their order.

"Here we go miss Kolert I hope the name spelled on your cup is correct and everything is right." Once again his glasses turned towards the barista, a glare surely underneath them at the slightest mistake. Before truing back to Piper with his charming smile that should really be trade marked. "About the item I wanted to discuss with you. Well I was wondering if you would not mind being my plus 1 at an upcoming event. I know this is rather sudden and that we do not know each other that well. However the superiors think you would be an excellent choice as a date and I agree. Out of all of the people suggested to me, your name stood out the most." He paused for a moment to let his words sink in.

"I know that this is quite sudden, so if you say no that is fine and understandable. However I am willing to offer a few more outings in the time leading up to the event so we can get to know each other a bit better." Hopefully she didn't want to spend more time with him. There was really only so long he could keep up the charming public charade. For fucks sake his job involved cutting people open and causing them the most pain possible. Also he was kinda an asshole and his life was a wreck so yeah, there was that.

Derrick kept up his smile as he waited for Piper's response, one thought running through his head. Lulu is going to kill me more for this.