FROM sturmhond@cdc.org
Flattery is in the eye of the beholder, much like beauty. It wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world to take a compliment, would it?
FROM: sturmhond@cdc.org
As will you.
Other options:
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I'm certain she'd have some inkling by this point, either way.
FROM: carter.margaret@cdc.org
Something related to one, yes, albeit for very different circumstances. And please, do.
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I can't imagine what would give her the idea.
FROM: sturmhond@cdc.org
By the way, how did you fare in yesterday's fight? I didn't see you afterwards, though I'm assuming all was well.
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You know her far better than I do.
FROM: carter.margaret@cdc.org
I was caked with blood and entrails so think my hair was plastered to my scalp. [Meaning she was as fine as she was gonna be.]
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So long as it wasn't your own blood, I'll have to take that as a win.
FROM: sturmhond@cdc.org
Though I assume you look as lovely as ever, now.
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Some of it was, I'm sure, but not nearly as much as it could have been.
FROM: carter.margaret@cdc.org
Flattery will get you nowhere.
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So quick to assume it’s flattery and not simple truth. Really, Ms Carter – you’re far too suspicious.
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Regardless if it is or not, stating as such in the manner you have really does make it hard to see things otherwise.
[Despite the fact everything falls under playful banter at this point...]
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FROM sturmhond@cdc.org
Flattery is in the eye of the beholder, much like beauty. It wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world to take a compliment, would it?
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I can think of a few less desirable options, you're right.
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I thought so. But then, perhaps I’m not the one you want to hear it from.
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What I'd like to hear from anyone isn't the issue. Perhaps you'd be better off telling someone else something similar.
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That's fair. Preference duly noted, Ms Carter.
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Thank you. You'll be updated.
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FROM: sturmhond@cdc.org
As will you.