[Tate shoots him the look you'd expect a poetic soul to show anyone who tries to praise it, but there's just a smidgen more of a relaxed and pleased look on his face when he looks back down at his book. Because, you know, Tate likes praise. He fishes out a pencil and starts adding something to what he's done, crossing his legs and glancing up at Derek periodically.]
It's going to take us a little while to do this. And... it's not going to be cheap. I know you're doing this for me but I'm serious about paying you back. If you... If you vouch for me, I think I could get a job. Or do you - do you have a job? Can I do anything to help you with yours?
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Worst case I can try laundry. But you're putting yourself at risk there.
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[Tate shoots him the look you'd expect a poetic soul to show anyone who tries to praise it, but there's just a smidgen more of a relaxed and pleased look on his face when he looks back down at his book. Because, you know, Tate likes praise. He fishes out a pencil and starts adding something to what he's done, crossing his legs and glancing up at Derek periodically.]
It's going to take us a little while to do this. And... it's not going to be cheap. I know you're doing this for me but I'm serious about paying you back. If you... If you vouch for me, I think I could get a job. Or do you - do you have a job? Can I do anything to help you with yours?
[...]
Worst case I can try laundry. But you're putting yourself at risk there.