"It does look good on you," she wrapped a hand around his neck, pulling herself a little too close before backing off. She felt terrible for sending him off like that last night, and was determined to make up for it any way she could. She also felt terrible for sending him off like she did the night of senior prom. Monica had given him a quick hug, and had said nothing meaningful and nothing that she had really from the bottom of her heart wanted to say.
"I better be impressed! This place wasn't exactly the easiest to get too," she teased, and made sure to continue, "I'm joking! Thumbs up for accessibly." She gave him a thumbs up sign with her free hand. Monica stopped and greeted each employee that confronted Gray, and couldn't help but feel impressed by his ability to handle them. He respected them; they respected him right back. Monica had never worked in an office, and especially not an office that produced such innovative technology.
"Of course you'd have a break room like this," Monica chuckled. No little vending machines and small, awkward tables for Gray! He was a playful soul, and as they made their way around the building his whimsical eye was exhibited throughout the meeting rooms. He touched her heart when he spoke of the cafeteria that collected donations. She stopped him, and pulled him into a quick embrace. Monica couldn't help herself, he had grown into such a selfless and generous man, "You're pretty amazing, you know that," she smiled gently when she let him go.
"I get it I get it," Monica laughed, but only because it was Gray who was telling the joke, "You're such a nerd," she repeated.
"Of course it's your favorite," she pointed to the table, "It's got swings!" She placed a hand on one to test it out, and sure enough the seat rocked a little.
Monica followed her friend to his office, and gently shut the door behind herself before taking the seat he'd offered her, "A selfless nerd," she grinned. She didn't really like the idea of sitting across from a businessman in his office, but with Gray, she knew it was okay.
"I'd love to see if I can help you on the project," she laughed, "I'm not that smart, but I've got a little juice left up there," she grinned, and her smile quickly turned into a furrowed-brow frown when Gray asked her about her night.
"It was," she thought, "sad I couldn't stay up with you. Aus-- the lieutenant, I had no idea he was coming. He's intense to say the least. He just, something about him reminds me of a time I'd rather forget. I'm not sure when he'll drop by again, but stay this time. It would be better for me to face the big bad lieutenant with you by my side," she grabbed his hand in a reassuring gesture, and held it until he was ready to let go.