IO to Padma Patil ONLY

[mc_mike]

Padma? I need some advice.

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Fine. That's settled then.

No, not that. I've already set things straight with her. You're advice worked, by the way. Thanks.

I meant -- how do you manage to make me incredibly angry and at the same time make me feel like the biggest sodding arse prat in all of Hogwarts?

[http://users.livejournal.com/_patil_padma/]

Oh. Oh dear. I was afraid of that.

I'm glad for you, Mike- truly glad.

...I don't know how to answer that. You have no I idea how ashamed I feel If you want to stay mad at me

Maybe it's because I'm sincere. I did what I judged to be best. I... try to recognise it's flaws. I am so sorry I made you feel like this. Tell me what I can do to make it better, Mike, please.

I reckon that's similar to how you made me feel when you streaked, you know. If that makes you feel any better.

[http://users.livejournal.com/mike_corner_/]

Afraid of what?

Bugger it. Damn firelogs. Reckon that all came out wrong. Again.

Look Padma, I don't want to stay mad at you. We've done that already and honestly, I've no desire to do it again. My intentions were never to make you feel ashamed, either. It's - you really have a gift at making a bloke want to split his head in two, you know - I was curious, is all.

No, no, not really. Worse, actually.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_patil_padma/]

Afraid of... I don't know. Making you go completely spare.

Well then... perhaps we should meet in person, Mike. If you'll agree to see me.

I certainly don't want this either. We just keep getting stuck here- hurting each other without meaning to. And you think that your sentiments don't add to that shame? The same as I'm sure I'm adding to your frustration. What can I do, Mike.

It could be a good omen, you know. We've gotten through this before.

[http://users.livejournal.com/mike_corner_/]

Oh. Right. Well ... I fancy I'm somewhat resilient, yeah?

If that's what you'd like.

Are you ... you reckon we made a mistake then? Because I don't I hope They're not We really should be doing this face to face

Not certain of your logic there, but I'll take your word on it.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_patil_padma/]

I suppose you must be. I just wish I weren't one of the people who proved you to be so.

Don't tell me you're going to make me seek you I want what you want, whatever it is.

But... oh merlin, I can't do this here. Do you mean a mistake with our friendship, or- I cannot possibly do this here. I'm sorry.

I'm not sure of my own logic lately myself.

[http://users.livejournal.com/mike_corner_/]

Please don't.

I wanted you to be absolutely certain that you I want...I reckon I'd prefer to see you, yeah.

I wasn't expecting you to. We really need to talk Are you busy now?

[http://users.livejournal.com/_patil_padma/]

No, I'm not busy now.

I suppose I should meet you in the common room? Or somewhere more private?

[http://users.livejournal.com/mike_corner_/]

Probably be best to meet somewhere else, unless you're in favour of being the evening's entertainment. You're welcome up here if you'd like unless you can think of somewhere else.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_patil_padma/]

No, I think I've had my share of public displays.

Tony and Terry wouldn't mind? Though I imagine it would be more prudent for me to come there rather than you to come here.

[http://users.livejournal.com/mike_corner_/]

Terry's off somewhere, haven't seen him since dinner, and Tony's gone downstairs, muttering something about Hermione. About as private as one can ask for, all things considering. You coming, then?

[http://users.livejournal.com/_patil_padma/]

...alright. I'm on my way.