[She lifts her shoulders in a faint shrug, still looking faintly amused.] I work for the government. Doesn't always make me everyone's favorite person to see coming. [...If they saw her at all.]
Well. At least I now know who to call in case there's a ghost infestation.
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Funny. One of my brothers says pretty much that exact same thing whenever I ask him what he does.
I'd be happy to help if it ever becomes an issue.
[She picks up the awkwardness of that smile, understanding it all too well.] It's always hard on the families of those of us who are. Secrets aren't always something we keep by choice.
I bet you pull it off well. Although the latter... well. Yes. They can be, unless there's someone there to liven them up. Pity we don't come from the same place. I could lend you some of my teammates.
[She gives him a crooked smile.] I can see it. Although it really can be the most uncomfortable experience at times.
[Natasha's smile turns fond at that, a hint of affection creeping into her gaze as she glances down at her drink.] Yes. Interesting's one way of putting it. At the very least, they know how to liven things up. Not always in good ways, but life is certainly rarely dull.
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Kill you? What kind of thing do you do?
Um, yeah. It's... I have the gift. A lot of it is willpower, and knowing your own thoughts really well.
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Well. At least I now know who to call in case there's a ghost infestation.
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He's kind of... very proper. Has certain expectations of people.
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Yeah well, I would have made a horrible diplomat anyway.
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And why's that?
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I really hate formal wear. And I find the parties unutterably dull.
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I'm always happy to have people around to liven things up. Interesting people, I take it?
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[Natasha's smile turns fond at that, a hint of affection creeping into her gaze as she glances down at her drink.] Yes. Interesting's one way of putting it. At the very least, they know how to liven things up. Not always in good ways, but life is certainly rarely dull.
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[He can't help but smile a little.]
I can appreciate a little excitement. Better than being bored.