[The retort back is said just as quickly, unfazed and unimpressed. Her blue eyes are steady on him, though her jaw tenses now and then as he keeps working.]
That rather gives me an official excuse. And since I grew to know men like you, who have an unfortunate tendency to throw themselves into something like this, no matter that it might end up effecting your work.
But let's see . . . hmm. Your tone just had an edge, which means you're defensive over it, and that isn't because of me, because you were quite willing to answer my questions the last time I approached you. You've dark circles under your eyes, and frankly, it isn't as if there's much in the way of food around here anyway, never mind during a time like this.
So. Last slept two days, last ate last night?
[It's a rough estimate, and she might be off. Heaven knows this isn't her field or forte. But she's clever, and this isn't such a difficult mystery to solve.]
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[The retort back is said just as quickly, unfazed and unimpressed. Her blue eyes are steady on him, though her jaw tenses now and then as he keeps working.]
That rather gives me an official excuse. And since I grew to know men like you, who have an unfortunate tendency to throw themselves into something like this, no matter that it might end up effecting your work.
But let's see . . . hmm. Your tone just had an edge, which means you're defensive over it, and that isn't because of me, because you were quite willing to answer my questions the last time I approached you. You've dark circles under your eyes, and frankly, it isn't as if there's much in the way of food around here anyway, never mind during a time like this.
So. Last slept two days, last ate last night?
[It's a rough estimate, and she might be off. Heaven knows this isn't her field or forte. But she's clever, and this isn't such a difficult mystery to solve.]