reaperwithapassion:

hanakotobawakodoku:

“Wha’ is it, Sutcliff?” Eric had been admiring the cactus on his desk, but jumped to his paperwork the instant he realized he had company. “Ye kno’ I’m busy.”

“Yes yes, very busy taking care of your cactus.” Grell smiled softly and sat down on the edge of Eric’s desk.  "Honestly, isn’t this the third cactus you’ve had?  Maybe you should just keep it at home darling.“

He crossed his legs and pulled a report out of his folder.  ”Do you think you could go over this report with me?  Will is busy and this report is due.”

Eric’s ears went pink and he scoffed. "I wasn’ doin’ anythin’ o’ the sort.” Of course he was, though. He set down a few papers and perked a bow. “Sure.” He grunted, extending a hand. “Are ye havin’ trouble wi’ it?"