[ Ah, yes, Grindelwald, a mixed bag of memories. The entire experience is deeply darkened by the loss of Credence, his second catastrophic failure after the girl in Sudan. There's something uniquely horrifying in the death of children, he thinks. And Jacob had been lost, in a manner of speaking, too.
But he gained a connection with Tina and Queenie. Together, they captured a dark wizard (once the darkest, before this Voldemort), if only temporarily. That's nothing to sneeze at. Regardless, he would gladly trade the story for information on how Albus Dumbledore fits into the future ahead of him (and perhaps, a polite inquiry into the nature of Remus' scars), but he considers Tina's apparent discomfort above all else, noting the sharp grip on her elbow and crease in her brow. Another time, then. His mouth tugs sideways, almost a smile at Remus. ]
I'd like that, Mr. Lupin. [ a nod to Sirius. ] And Mr. Black. But, yes, we must be going. [ Then, he shoots a retort to Tina, mild and wry — ] I'd heard cooking for someone is a gesture of affection. From reliable sources, at that.
[ That's probably soft boy sass for accept this bloody kindness and remember to eat. He stands to tidy after himself, returning his cup to the sink and continuing on in neutral tones. ]
And I've a dragon queen rather justifiably unsettled by magic in my flat, you see. [ "Dragon queen" said as if it's an entirely normal problem to encounter in the wilds of this Olympia, more weary than irritated. The non-sequitur is meant to explain his appearance in the flat to Remus and Sirius, as well as diffuse any remaining tension. It shifts the topic away from the fragile, connective tissue of their criss-crossing histories, if nothing else. ] Makes even the smallest tasks mundane.
[ And difficult, including an activity as simple as cooking. He hadn't thought he relied on magic extensively until he needed to ask permission to utilise it freely. ]
We only meant to drop off supplies for later. [ The vegetables. He offers an apologetic smile. ] Best take care of our business first. [ Whatever business Tina means to imply meant they were only stopping by for a moment, if she even has anything beyond an excuse to leave this house. He seems intent to follow her, at any rate. ]
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But he gained a connection with Tina and Queenie. Together, they captured a dark wizard (once the darkest, before this Voldemort), if only temporarily. That's nothing to sneeze at. Regardless, he would gladly trade the story for information on how Albus Dumbledore fits into the future ahead of him (and perhaps, a polite inquiry into the nature of Remus' scars), but he considers Tina's apparent discomfort above all else, noting the sharp grip on her elbow and crease in her brow. Another time, then. His mouth tugs sideways, almost a smile at Remus. ]
I'd like that, Mr. Lupin. [ a nod to Sirius. ] And Mr. Black. But, yes, we must be going. [ Then, he shoots a retort to Tina, mild and wry — ] I'd heard cooking for someone is a gesture of affection. From reliable sources, at that.
[ That's probably soft boy sass for accept this bloody kindness and remember to eat. He stands to tidy after himself, returning his cup to the sink and continuing on in neutral tones. ]
And I've a dragon queen rather justifiably unsettled by magic in my flat, you see. [ "Dragon queen" said as if it's an entirely normal problem to encounter in the wilds of this Olympia, more weary than irritated. The non-sequitur is meant to explain his appearance in the flat to Remus and Sirius, as well as diffuse any remaining tension. It shifts the topic away from the fragile, connective tissue of their criss-crossing histories, if nothing else. ] Makes even the smallest tasks mundane.
[ And difficult, including an activity as simple as cooking. He hadn't thought he relied on magic extensively until he needed to ask permission to utilise it freely. ]
We only meant to drop off supplies for later. [ The vegetables. He offers an apologetic smile. ] Best take care of our business first. [ Whatever business Tina means to imply meant they were only stopping by for a moment, if she even has anything beyond an excuse to leave this house. He seems intent to follow her, at any rate. ]