And Arthur laughs, slightly breathless despite himself.
"That's true- I'm already being a horrible distraction to your work. I should probably take my leave before you're overwhelmed by the very thought, doctor."
"Really, I have no self control." He nudges him. "Now shoo, or I'll never get my work done. But - I wouldn't say no if you want to continue this discussion this evening."
He takes his hand back so he can rub his face down; it doesn't brush away the pink in his cheeks any more than it did for Sheehan, but with something to focus on besides the contact making his heart flutter he can breathe again and settle some of it back down.
"I'll leave my door unlocked for you, in that case," he hums, with a brief, wide smile, the kind that always leaves him looking a little younger, as he stands with his cane. At least the way out is easier than in. "Enjoy your work, doctor."
Said as a genuine, fond parting, as he closes the door behind him as he goes.
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And, on impulse more than active thought, he leans forward a little so he can lift Sheehan's hand to press a quiet kiss to his knuckles.
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Like a goddamn schoolboy.
"Now don't get carried away," he says. "Next you'll try and show too much skin, like your ankles, and then where will we be?"
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"That's true- I'm already being a horrible distraction to your work. I should probably take my leave before you're overwhelmed by the very thought, doctor."
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"I'll leave my door unlocked for you, in that case," he hums, with a brief, wide smile, the kind that always leaves him looking a little younger, as he stands with his cane. At least the way out is easier than in. "Enjoy your work, doctor."
Said as a genuine, fond parting, as he closes the door behind him as he goes.