Built on the Braddock Estate not far from the Manor, these were constructed for the university's benefit after doubts about the... eccentricities of the Manor itself.
"Oh fuck you. You're the one who left, you're the one who's intent on making me into a bad guy here and blowing every goddamn thing out of proportion. I don't want you to go, but I don't have to take this."
Derek rubbed his temples. "Okay, Chlo, next time? This'd be a good thing to ask before you tell me to fuck off and die?" he said, trying to calm down. "Because of course I promise."
"Then why don't you just say that? And, y'know, ask me? Because... I mean, I've got no problems with you being a bird," he said, reaching out as she came closer.
"I promise," he said quietly, pulling her into his lap. "Can you blame me for liking you better like this, though?" he asked with a little grin, sliding his hand up her back.