Continued from Juliette's post here  (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=300424.msg14817861#msg14817861)<br/><br/><hr/><br/><div class="floatleft">(https://www.thoughtco.com/thmb/EXwmLQ0O3khWz2mHbRB3RCAlYXc=/650x393/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Henry-Cavill-Man-of-Steel-56f015bc5f9b5867a1c57978.jpg)</div><div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/yuExVFv.png)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>NAME:</strong> Michael Oakes (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=299655.msg14703824#msg14703824)<br/><strong>YEAR:</strong> Hufflepuff / 7th Year<br/><strong>BLOOD STATUS:</strong> Muggle-Born<br/><strong>WAND:</strong> 14" | Sycamore | Dragon Heartstring<br/><strong>WEARING:</strong> A blue buttoned shirt and his best pair of jeans, a rough green jacket with a little wear and tear<br/><strong>DATE | TIME:</strong>  Saturday, 26 October, 2019 | Evening<br/><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Three Broomsticks<br/><strong>CONTENT:</strong> Turned my whole world upside down...<br/><strong>MOOD MUSIC:</strong> Eric Clapton - Layla (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WUdlaLWSVM)<br/><strong>TAGGING:</strong> Juliette, Closed</td></tr></tbody></table><br/><hr/><br/>Fortunately Michael was far too distracted to hear the rumble of Juliette's tummy, though he was already very hungry himself. Eating as much as he did meant he was just about always happy to have a meal. "I'm sure it would be." He replied with confidence and a smile, enjoying the idea of spending more time with Juliette. Tonight was far from over and he was already confident he would want that.<br/><br/>"As close as I've seen." Michael swiftly responded when she denied being perfect. He wasn't sure he truly believed anyone could be, but he meant what he said and had barely considered it. At least she thanked him for the compliment. Michael was smiling now, clearly cheered up from the emotional state he'd been in when feeling guilt over his scars and blemishes.<br/><br/>He listened intently, happy and reassured that he didn't need to apologise. He did agree, and in a way when he remembered the adventures he'd experienced that lead to his injuries he felt a sense of joy rather than regret. Despite that he knew he'd wind up apologizing to Juliette for them again. And for new ones he'd acquire while with her. It had been a consistent issue in his dating history, the way he behaved with a lack of concern for his own safety. "Safe enough." He smiled, trying to brush the topic off. How true that was would be more a matter of perspective.<br/><br/>Returning the motion Michael gently squeezed her hand back, shaking his head slightly. "It'd be a dull world if nothing ever happened to me." He pointed out, trying to make light of the situation without mocking her. And, to Michael, it was more than a point about the way she'd phrased it. Michael would find it very dull if he never placed himself in the dangerous situations he often charged headlong into.<br/><br/>Fortunately it appeared hunger got the better of her, and he nodded swiftly in agreement when she suggested putting in orders. As soon as the waitress approached Michael gave her a smile and a nod of recognition, having seen her in here plenty of times before. No time was wasted, ordering a steak and ale pie and trusting the familiar waitress to remember their orders.<br/><br/>As she headed behind the bar to deliver the order to the chefs Michael knew they'd have a brief wait before food arrived. "So.." He began, slightly vaguely at first as he admired Juliette. "What do you like to do with your free time?" He inquired, confident she already had a good idea of his largest interest being animals and nature. There was a great deal left to find out about Juliette, and he was optimistically excited.