Sounds like they made it with you in mind, to be honest. They can't actually be serious about it.
[ His mood has lifted considerably. Maybe not to levels it was before... all of that, but he seems a little more chipper, anyway. His smile's honest. ]
Wait, people do that? Pretty rude... Or maybe they think you're pretty or something and they're awkward about it.
Please, Finn. None of those sorts have the spine to ask someone they think is actually beautiful? Hello? To them, I'm an easy target because I have to stand there and endure it as an employee.
[in some cases, it's true enough. but she's very quick to paint all interactions in such a foul light, even the more...earnest attempts at incurring her favor.]
[she scoffs again at "likable," balling up a napkin and dropping it in her empty ice cream bowl.]
No, it's fine. I've gotten better at putting up with it for the most part, and anyway...I guess I could always just set them on fire or something. [beat. squint.] That would count as self-defense, wouldn't it?
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[ His mood has lifted considerably. Maybe not to levels it was before... all of that, but he seems a little more chipper, anyway. His smile's honest. ]
Wait, people do that? Pretty rude... Or maybe they think you're pretty or something and they're awkward about it.
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Please, Finn. None of those sorts have the spine to ask someone they think is actually beautiful? Hello? To them, I'm an easy target because I have to stand there and endure it as an employee.
[in some cases, it's true enough. but she's very quick to paint all interactions in such a foul light, even the more...earnest attempts at incurring her favor.]
Gawds, boys are so annoying. [beat.
flatly:] No offense.
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Maybe you have a point. Maybe they're just being friendly, though. You're likable. It's not a crazy thought.
But I didn't see it so I can't say much.
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No, it's fine. I've gotten better at putting up with it for the most part, and anyway...I guess I could always just set them on fire or something. [beat. squint.] That would count as self-defense, wouldn't it?