Minutes passed in silence and he tried not to disrupt her. This was a huge decision after all, and it would be best if she had enough time to think about it. But that didn't stop him from feeling anxious. He was literally at the edge of his seat as she sighed and looked like she was about to speak, only to close her mouth without saying a word. Just when he didn't think he could hold it anymore, she finally spoke.
"I'll have to think about it."
He nodded. "I understand. Take your time and you can tell me once you have considered it." He was somewhat relieved even though she had not said yes to his proposition. This meant she was not entirely against the idea and thought it might be worth a shot.
"Zeus and I are going to switch positions in a few weeks." She swiftly changed the topic back to work.
