„I thought you reading a leitner and turning into a cat was funny at first. But now it’s becoming a problem, Martin.”
So since I mentioned it takes place in season 1… I think the image of Elias knowing that it’s Martin is really funny. Also thanks to @coworkerjonathan I am now a firm believer that Elias has cat allergy and wasn’t aware of it, so he is having A SHIT time at the archives now.
“Normally I would find this funny, but Martin you are eating away the Institute’s money.” said Elias, his eyes a little wet. Martin was surprised. He didn’t think, Elias would get this emotional about him.
“I didn’t budget for your extended sick leave.” Elias voice was professional, but Martin didn’t miss Elias letting a tiny sniff slip through the cracks..
He felt something tug at his heart as Elias kept clumsily petting his head.
“So what are we going to do about this? John is on the case, but I don’t think he’s figured it out quite yet.” Unbelievably, a single tear rolled down Elias’ cheek. He didn’t seem to notice. “This might take a few weeks.”
Martin looked at his boss, whose eyes had taken up that reddish hue. Someone cared about him being gone. Someone cared! Cared so much he’d cry about him, even while playing tough. Martin felt almost bad for having misjudged Elias. Thinking about it… Elias HAD been the one who hired him. The only one who had ever put his trust in Martin. Defending him against John’s complains behind closed doors. Elias was the only one who had ever truly seen him.
“We’ll figure something out, Martin. I’m positive that-” Elias strained voice was interrupted by a cough. “Sorry - I think I have something in my throat-”
For the first time Martin was thankful for this body that couldn’t cry. Otherwise he would’ve been sobbing by now.
Elias took a step back, his fingers lingering on Martin’s fur a little longer for a last pet. Martin could see him trying to blink away the tears.
“I’m sorry Martin, I’ll be back I’ll just-” He sniffed again, more heavily. “I’ll just go to the bathroom real quick”.
Martin watched him go. Frozen. Thought he had already been forgotten and now overcome by an emotion he couldn’t quite put into words, but hadn’t felt for many, many years.
Funniest love triangle of all time
Martin thinking he head of the institute is madly in love with him but in reality he is just struggling with cat allergies…
„My two hot silver fox bosses are in love with their cute clumsy employee”
