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[color=C0C0C0][i]I have no one to blame but myself,[/i][/color] Ben lamented inwardly as he made eye contact with his reflection. While he would not have considered productivity to include ridicule, he should have known better than to expect Eris to reply the same way he always did. For once, however, Ben wasn’t disappointed as he closed the compact and placed it back on Eris’ lap. Fortunately for the pair, Ben was too mature to let such childish antics get to him. Fortunately for Eris, Ben was more focused on staying on Varis’ good side.

[color=C0C0C0]“That I would have your support is comforting and flattering. I thank you,”[/color] Ben said.

Yeah, Eris was proud of himself for that one. He couldn’t help but flash a grin as he looked back at the aged vampire finally dozing off. Ugh, finally, they were [i]done[/i]. Once the rest of the vampires stood, Eris followed suit. The most disappointing part of this class was that he knew most of the stuff mentioned already and got denied when he tried to ask about something else. 

Clucking his tongue in disappointment, the blond pocketed his compact and jumped to his feet. [color=ccff99]“Welp, this was boring. Hopefully lunchtime will be more interesting,”[/color] He mused out loud, turning to Benji. [color=ccff99]”I hope you paid close attention, Benson, Varis is gonna drill you on this later.”[/color]

Ben never was one for note taking. However, Eris’ comment brought about one realization and one surprise: Varis was going to not only ask for an engaging conversation on the topic and if he failed he would end up losing his favor, but the three had a shared lunch. The latter meant there was no escape for Ben and there was no period in between to buffer. The situation was a terrible trap for which there was no escape.

[color=C0C0C0]“I look forward to the commentary, albeit I share your sentiment,”[/color] Ben said. [color=C0C0C0]“I ask that you tone down the public displays of affection while I’m around, however.”[/color]

Eris narrowed his eyes at Ben. What, they had lunch together? Great. As annoyed as he was at the idea of old Benji sniffing around his business in person, too, he wasn’t about to miss the chance to tease him. [color=ccff99]“If you behave, I’ll let you join,”[/color] Eris batted his eyelashes.

[color=C0C0C0]“Great Anastasia, is there anyone who you [i]don’t[/i] bat your eyelashes at?”[/color] Ben asked, in awe. [color=C0C0C0]“I would think someone like you would relish in making people chase you, yet here you are, propositioning me!”[/color]

He was well aware that his reaction was likely what Eris was looking for. That didn’t stop him.

Eris couldn’t help but laugh, patting Ben’s shoulder and beckoning him to follow. Oh, lunch would be fun with Benji around if he was going to be this entertaining. [color=ccff99]“It’s called a joke. I only chase after people that are just as pretty as I am,”[/color] He chuckled. 

Ben didn’t care. [color=C0C0C0]“That must mean there are some slim pickings for you. How tragic,”[/color] He said.

The blond’s jaw dropped as he stopped walking. Did Bentley just say what he thought he just said?! [color=ccff99]“I knew it, you [i]do[/i] think I’m hot--and now no one’s going to believe me. Great. Just great, thanks Benicio,”[/color] Eris threw his arms up in frustration, deciding to leave the class in a huff.

[color=C0C0C0]“It’s Benjamin,”[/color] Ben muttered, following Eris.