106 Distance is Good (1/2)
I glared at the two of them. ”You're embarrassing me, too.” I groaned.
”Yes, you are supposed to pretend that you don't understand,” Professor Singh commented.
”That would be hard. It goes against my personality to not know things.” Sebastian turned to me. ”I am hungry,” he said finally.
I sat for a long time in silence. ”Is this a targeted attempt to make me feel regret for talking to either of you?” The man beside me stiffened.
”Regret is the worst emotion,” he bit out. I shook my head.
”What do you want to eat?” I asked finally. Professor Singh and Sebastian started speaking at the same time.
”I shouldn't be feeding you at all,” I pouted. But I brought over their food anyway. I placed it in front of them and they both gave me brilliant smiles.
”When is it?” I retorted. Sebastian protested quickly.
”Hey, we have a lot of work left!” I smirked.
”I know. That's why I am looking to see if it is later on or not.”
”It's on a weekend. Say two months from now. I wanted to give you a heads up.” He sipped on the coffee I had bought for him.
”It is during the break, so I should be working with Detective Nash. I'll see if I can apply for a couple of days' leave and accompany you.”
”That would be great. Sebastian is not a social butterfly, so he can't help you get contacts in this industry. He'll teach you everything, so you need to accompany me to get to know more people, okay?” Dr. Singh glanced towards Sebastian, who made no move to protest.
”If it doesn't clash with my work, I don't mind one bit.” He turned to me. ”It would be good for you to get to know more peacock. They are a bunch of painted peacocks, but with your ability, you can one-up them.” He nodded sagely.
”Don't make me sound like that. I don't know if it is a compliment or not.” I tucked my head and stabbed at the salad.
”Always a compliment,” Sebastian interjected. ”Also, we need to start work when we get back.” He sighed. ”It's going to be tiring in the next few months for you,” he said with a tint of disappointment.
”What is that supposed to mean? Is there some extra work?” That I didn't know about?
He nodded. ”Apparently it is that time of the year when the criminals come out,” he rolled his eyes. ”Nash called me. They are short-staffed and need all the hands they can get.”
I grinned. ”What? You are going to work on cases that are not gruesome murders?” I had to tease him. ”Seriously?” I asked, trying to hold back my laughter.
”So, I will need to assist you to sort through them?” I asked. That wasn't a bother. More case files and watching Sebastian work meant more clearance on my part.