[ she allows herself a sidelong glance, for the purpose of a slick retort and smooth lie. peter looks knackered — and like he might appear ridiculous if he were as ripped as his quips imply. he must be younger than me, she thinks. or perhaps it's that she feels older than she really is.
still, he manages to keep the smile on her face, though it stays small, just a hint of her lips pulling upward. ]
Your jokes will give you away, I'm sure. [ because they're A Lot. ] I go by Asta.
[ because that's nicer than my name is Asta, seeing as it's slightly less of a falsehood. ]
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still, he manages to keep the smile on her face, though it stays small, just a hint of her lips pulling upward. ]
Your jokes will give you away, I'm sure. [ because they're A Lot. ] I go by Asta.
[ because that's nicer than my name is Asta, seeing as it's slightly less of a falsehood. ]