(Yay! I hope we can continue the others too)
“I did mean it.” Lars sighed with a slight nod. “But you can't tell me that what he was saying was something you consider flattering.” he smirked back, raising a brow.
He shrugged at the question and picked up his glass as well. “Perhaps because what just happened makes me question his motives and perhaps I don't trust him as much anymore.” he answered. “I trust you, of course. Just not him right now.”
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(Yes, of course! I'm just trying to get back into the swing of things. I have so many responses to write. I'm so so sorry it's taken so long. My life has been crazy)
"Oh, of course I did," Anna inclined her head. "Are you meaning to tell me you don't think I look sexy in courtroom proceedings?" Barely a heartbeat passed before she burst into giggles and shook her head. Who was she kidding? Anna hadn't been "sexy" in many years. There was no way she believed any man would find her attractive, much less sexy. "Sorry, I was only kidding."
Though Anna hummed softly at her friend's answer. She also didn't trust Johnny, but that didn't mean she wouldn't give him a chance. Everyone deserved the benefit of the doubt. Anna firmly believed that. "I understand that," she replied. "But even if he does try anything, I can handle myself, Lars. I'm not a child who needs to be protected."
(No worries! I understand)
Lars nearly choked on his drink in surprise at her question. Though hearing her laugh was reassuring. “I’m sorry. I just wasn't expecting that.” he apologized a little breathlessly. “Uhh, do you actually want me to answer that question or…” he trailed off, hoping that she would think his face was just red from choking on the water.
“I know that, Anna.” he nodded. “I do. I just don't want to see you in trouble… or needing a barrister of your own because Johnathan did something stupid.” he admitted.
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Anna was startled by his reaction. "Oh my God, I'm so sorry," she apologized immediately. "I didn't think you'd take it seriously. I was completely joking." She blinked as he trailed off his question. "Oh, no," she replied quickly, a faint pink coloring appearing on her own face. "You don't have to. Not at all. I think… I think I might prefer if you didn't." Anna offered a reassuring smile. "I only meant to mess around."
She inhaled slowly as Lars continued to describe his worries. The idea of Johnathan advancing on her while they were alone in her office made Anna incredibly uncomfortable. But she knew that Lars would have her back whatever Johnny wanted to talk about. "I know," she replied gently. "I promise, I'll be fine. And even if I can't handle it, you wouldn't be far off. We're office mates." She winked playfully at him, hoping to lighten the mood again since Johnny's arrival.
“No, no. It just caught me off guard.” Lars assured though he nodded gratefully when she agreed that an answer to that question was not necessary.
He couldn't help but chuckle at Anna’s wink and reassuring reminder. “I suppose that’s true.” he conceded, knowing that there was no arguing with a professional and he did trust her. “Just be careful.”
