Ducks in a Row (TAG; Joshua)

[William Charles]

William liked his job, even when it was busy with paperwork, e-mails, research, and broken coffee machines. Granted he really didn't do as much as some of his other coworkers but for the most part he was was self sufficient. He had a system. Phone calls were done in the morning, research done on his lunch, and e-mails sent out at the end of the day. His meetings and adjusting of things happened outside the scheduled block.

He didn't even complain when he ended up staying till seven instead of going home at five. William would just pretend that it didn't bother him at least.

Today was an exception from his staying late. It was exactly 4:37 in the afternoon and he was staring at his immaculate desk. His schedule for the day had been surprisingly empty, and since he'd already sent out the mass of e-mails to his various clients he was left with nothing to do other than straighten and shift his already perfectly straight stack of files. Another minute ticked by on the clock above his desk before William sighed and stood up, heading to where his coworker was still sitting.

Casually straightening the jacket over his suit, William leaned against the doorway to Joshua's office and smiled some. "Good evening, Joshua. I know it's a bit early... But if you're done for the day would you like to join me for food? Unless your partner is expecting you home, that is." There. Smooth. Easy as pie (though how pie was easy, William didn't know).

((I dunno if it works or not~ But I tried~!))

[Joshua Bernstein]

Josh was just sending off one last email when William's familiar silhouette graced the entrance to his office. He stretched both arms above his head, giving his coworker a wide smile.

"Sean's preparing for some annual seminar he has to lead each year." He assured the younger man. Of course, he would still have to call and let his partner know what was up so that he could make other plans. Then perhaps he would try and bring the telepath home a dessert to make up for abandoning him in his time of preparation for The Talk. "I'll let him know not to expect me. Where did you want to go?"

He tugged at his tie to loosen it as he stood, making his way for the door. "Are you going to let me out?"

[William Charles]

Willaim was happy to see the wide smile on his coworkers face. It was a sign, at least to the smoker, that dinner with a friend was going to be a sure thing.

A sign that confirmed as Joshua spoke about his partner having to work on an annual seminar. Though what exactly it was about, William had no idea. For now he would just assume that it had something to do with Hammel until he saw some sign proving otherwise. "I was considering Abe's earlier, unless you have another idea for food?" William gave a light smile as he reached up to tug his own tie back into place, repeating the action once more before his hand could fall.

"And what would you do if I said no, none shall pass?" He joked some, pulling on a quote from a ridiculous movie he'd been 'forced' to watch. For the fourth time. There was a pause as he tugged on his tie twice more before he began to back up so Joshua could leave his office. His feet took him back to his desk so he could pick up his crisp leather messenger bag while one hand reached out to turn off the computer. "If you would like I can drive us. I would return you here after. Maybe even with food for your partner's dinner."

((BAMSAUCE))

[Joshua Bernstein]

"How are we going to get to Abe's if you won't let me out?" Josh folded his arms across his chest, staring expectantly at the younger man. "Unless you've hidden someone with teleportation up your sleeves, and it's going to be three for dinner."

This seemed unlikely, particularly as everything Sean had ever told him about teleportation suggested that it was impossible for someone who had it to bring anyone else along with them. And maybe also because it was obvious that William only had himself.

The offer of transportation, real rather than impossible and in jest, elicited another smile. "That would be wonderful. It's been such a long day I'm not sure I feel up to walking this evening. And leftovers, too! You sure are feeling generous today. What's the occasion?"