[ the truth isn’t something that he practices with any type of frequency; a defense mechanism built during those years away, but denying it to kara is a feat that even he’s not capable of. sincere eyes were always going to be a downfall. brows lifting as if to signal the plant hanging above them, oliver is already struggling to keep a smile from appearing in his expression...easier said than done ]
First, that. [ honestly, how subtle kara’s reaction had been wasn’t going to be viewed as a negative on his part; the lack of anger or complaint is enough to wash away any lingering reservations that may have existed ] Second, and more importantly, since you’re here...there’s something I need to ask you.
[ thea should have given him some type of advanced warning; but if this were his sister’s plan all along, it wouldn’t be any surprise. all of it has kept his mind from obsessing over the details of how the night and party may end up going. stepping away to give kara a little more personal space hasn’t registered, either ]
Will you be my date for tonight, Ms. Danvers? [ he doesn’t plan for it to be only the party; the knowledge that kara can visit easier than what they previously would have thought is...a bonus, and the thing inside of him that always wants to push everyone away is momentarily quelled ]
so incredibly true
[ the truth isn’t something that he practices with any type of frequency; a defense mechanism built during those years away, but denying it to kara is a feat that even he’s not capable of. sincere eyes were always going to be a downfall. brows lifting as if to signal the plant hanging above them, oliver is already struggling to keep a smile from appearing in his expression...easier said than done ]
First, that. [ honestly, how subtle kara’s reaction had been wasn’t going to be viewed as a negative on his part; the lack of anger or complaint is enough to wash away any lingering reservations that may have existed ] Second, and more importantly, since you’re here...there’s something I need to ask you.
[ thea should have given him some type of advanced warning; but if this were his sister’s plan all along, it wouldn’t be any surprise. all of it has kept his mind from obsessing over the details of how the night and party may end up going. stepping away to give kara a little more personal space hasn’t registered, either ]
Will you be my date for tonight, Ms. Danvers? [ he doesn’t plan for it to be only the party; the knowledge that kara can visit easier than what they previously would have thought is...a bonus, and the thing inside of him that always wants to push everyone away is momentarily quelled ]