[ By's smile turns a little guarded, a little wary. His eyes are watchful. The mistrust is visible and near instantaneous. Yet, all the same, he does answer, and his voice is light when he does. ]
Oh, yes. Much better than I did then. Dreadful performance; I apologize profusely.
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Oh, yes. Much better than I did then. Dreadful performance; I apologize profusely.