[Gaius]

[knowthyexits]

Admittedly, this isn't what she had expected, but some work hours are worth this. She has her feet propped up on a chair and has been watching Gaius tend to her tables for the last few hours. She hasn't determined yet what she wants to spend the rest of the day doing, but after everything -- and everything he's found out about her -- she likes this small little sliver of normalcy.

It's almost like she's back with Charley. Almost.

"You missed a table," she helpfully points out, popping slices of mango past her lips as she gestures to a table that has yet to be bussed.

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[rewarded-by-god.livejournal.com]

When he'd signed up for the auction, this honestly wasn't what he'd had in mind. A day with Sarah Baum... Of all the scenarios he could have imagined, this was not one of them. He didn't even mean that in a lecherous sort of way...

Well, not completely.

"So I have," he drawled, making his way toward the table, "What ever would I do without your kind and subtle direction?

[knowthyexits]

Sarah can't help her smile at that, tipping her head to the side as she studies him carefully. "Well, you'd probably lose this job," she drawls. "And when you're done, I was thinking you could spend the rest of your day finding something very good for me to have for dinner. I rarely dine here when it's actual dinner. Always the dregs."

[rewarded-by-god.livejournal.com]

"As long as you're not expecting me to cook, I think I can handle that," he decided, clearing the plates and carrying them back toward the kitchen to be washed.

"Though," he said, once he'd emerged from the back, "To be honest, I'm not entirely sure I'm committed to keeping this job."

[knowthyexits]

"Well, I'm interested in keeping my job," she says, very seriously, setting her feet on the chair opposite her and dragging it over so he can have a place to sit for a second if he wants. "And I don't really want to be the first person ever fired from the Winchester. Too much attention."

[rewarded-by-god.livejournal.com]

"Think of all that gossip you'd spawn. You'd become infamous," he said, leaning his hands against the back of the chair she'd pushed toward him.

"Though, I'm doubtful how they'd even fire you from a job you're not getting paid for."

[knowthyexits]

Sarah just smiles and can see the scene in her head. She'll bring gunfire and havoc down on the Winchester. She's fairly sure that Neil wouldn't stand for that, despite being a volunteer. "I don't know. You've seen what my life has to offer. You really think they'd let me stay here if I started causing trouble?"

[rewarded-by-god.livejournal.com]

"Tell me, when did this conversation take such a dark turn? I seem to have gotten lost somewhere back in the discussion about dinner," he said, arching a brow, "Forgetting to tidy a few tables is a far cry from what I think you're implying."

[knowthyexits]

Sarah bows her gaze to the table and allows the smallest of smiles to come to her face. It's mostly rueful, but it's there. "You know," she says as she looks up. "Most people in your position would have just run away. Quickly. I mean, I know I bought you in this community auction, but you're still here. It's impressive. It speaks to your character."

[rewarded-by-god.livejournal.com]

"What position is that?" Gaius asked, finally taking a seat in the offered chair. "Whether I'd been bought or not, Ms. Baum, I don't see myself running any time soon. Which has nothing to do with my character. I'm a shameful coward, just ask anyone."