week three - saturday post-trial - rachel berry

[arockstar]

[Newt was hoping Rachel would stop by the parlor tonight. He waves her in when he spots her at the door, and starts playing a song on the piano.]

It'll be quick, at least, if that other guy's smiting is anything to go by.

[He says it as he's playing.]

You know you don't need a wish to go kick ass back home, right?

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[tinkerberry]

[ oh

she smiles briefly. it drops quickly, but it's still genuine, at least. ]

It would have been a nice backup plan.

[arockstar]

True, true.

[He takes a moment to finish out the song before he speaks again.]

But you'll get your best work done when you don't have a safety net, when it's all or nothing.

[tinkerberry]

... I guess I'll have a little more motivation now, too...

[ she is trying very hard to find a positive here. ]

[arockstar]

See? You'll figure it out.

[He drums his fingers on the keys, contemplating another song, but then he looks up at her.]

Tell me you killed Julius on purpose. I don't buy that you're that stupid.