03-11-2022, 08:35 PM
Merrick waited patiently as Godric sort of bumbled through conversation with Astrid, finding it amusing to watch. He could see the similarity between the man and his attractive sister, who seemed to have a bit of an endearing awkwardness to her as well. Then again, Merrick was just as awkward around her so he couldn't judge much. He let them talk, politely looking away while he idly listened.
When the Founder took in the ceiling, he grinned with pride and chuckled softly. "Aye, tis me doin'," he said. "Wit' Lady 'ufflepuff's permission o' course. When she 'eard tha' I could de this, she insisted."
"D'ye really li'e it?" he asked, wanting to be absolutely sure his friend was pleased with the results. He didn't want to do a shoddy job as he liked it here and wanted to stay. He wanted to prove his worth as a teacher and wizard. To leave his mark was important to him, especially as a second son. There were only so many options available to him after all.
When the Founder took in the ceiling, he grinned with pride and chuckled softly. "Aye, tis me doin'," he said. "Wit' Lady 'ufflepuff's permission o' course. When she 'eard tha' I could de this, she insisted."
"D'ye really li'e it?" he asked, wanting to be absolutely sure his friend was pleased with the results. He didn't want to do a shoddy job as he liked it here and wanted to stay. He wanted to prove his worth as a teacher and wizard. To leave his mark was important to him, especially as a second son. There were only so many options available to him after all.
