And I'm gonna drown the ocean.

[ihaveanappforthat]

Who: Murdoc and Moriarty
Tone: Uncomfortable
Rating: T for TEEN idk
When: A couple days after writing him that horrid paper
Where: Murdoc's kawaii office
What: Moriarty wants to know more about defense against the dark arts.


It had been a long tedious day for one James Moriarty. He had always been one to think outside the box so of course the idea presented itself rather early in his head. If you want to learn about something, why not learn its weaknesses, he saw it as a bit of a reverse construction. Perhaps he could even learn more about the dark arts through manipulation of someone that actually knew what they were talking about. It was risky. True! -- He'd have to be careful about how he went about it, but he had just the plan.

So there he was, outside his professor's office. A knock signaled his presence and he couldn't help but lean back on his heels as he wondered idly if this would be boring or entertaining.

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[wwistful]

Murdoc found himself a little surprised to hear a knock at his office door. He'd just gotten into grading papers after a long day of teaching and he had no detentions or appointments scheduled for the afternoon.

He quirks an eyebrow at the door, setting down his quill and using his wand to open the door for Moriarty. When the door opens and he notices who it is waiting to enter, he can't help scowling a little at him. He had been very unimpressed with the work the younger man had submitted, obviously. So Moriarty is really the last person he wants or expects to see.

"Can I help you, Moriarty?" He asks, keeping his eyebrow raised as he waits for a response.

[ihaveanappforthat]

Moriarty shifts uncomfortably into his office and fidgets, a ghost of a meek look on his face but he finally speaks up: "I wanted to apologize for being disrespectful. I really just wanted detention to keep Sherlock from getting in more trouble." He scratches at one of his arms in thought before smiling. "Really, non-verbal spells are important because sometimes calling out a spell can take just a fraction of a second too long, or, it can alert whomever you're using it on to what you're doing; it would be especially useful in situations that are in dire need of stealth. You should be good at focusing and be able to make yourself comfortable so you can use one without error." Dark brown eyes look down at the ground and that smile becomes even brighter and friendlier. "You're a great professor, that's actually another reason I'm here."

He shrugs, searching for the words he wants to use. "I know it's, well, imprudent of me to ask this after that paper and if you are not comfortable with it I will understand -- I would be rather interested in some sort of advanced tutoring in Defense Against The Dark Arts. My marks in your class are generally tasteful, so academically I wouldn't think it would be a problem..."

[wwistful]

"Of course."

His tone is so very dry. He might have only been a professor for seven months, but he's heard his share of seemingly genuine apologies and they honestly fail to impress him. Not that they ever did, he supposes. Still, there's some pleasure it the fact that Moriarty is admitting it so freely, even if he isn't sure he believes what he's saying.

He gives Moriarty a curious look as he speaks before addressing him. "Tutorin'? Why don't you take a seat?" He nods toward the chair in front of his desk.

[ihaveanappforthat]

Moriarty does as he's told, falling almost deathly silent, dark brown eyes averted down from the other's gaze - a submissive act. When they finally catch his professor's. The seemingly negative response to his apology only seems to have made him even more nervous.

"Would that be a problem?"

[wwistful]

He keeps a steady eye on Moriarty as his eyes fall. He's trying not to quirk an eyebrow but this isn't a situation he's often presented with. As we both know, he's still a little annoyed by the assignment he had gotten, but he knows that it doesn't pay to hold onto those things. Particularly when you're a professor. Everything is a learning experience.

"Not a problem, no. I'm sure I could find the time to answer questions if you can find the time to ask them. Did you have somethin' in particular on your mind?"