[but he drops his shoulders, sighing his way into a quiet laugh. at least his smile returns now, as he waves his nice-looking hand to clear the metaphorical air.]
But I will pretend it didn't happen. May I offer you some tea, sweetheart?
[and something about that makes his smile even wider and more genuine than before. maybe he finds it funny.]
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[but he drops his shoulders, sighing his way into a quiet laugh. at least his smile returns now, as he waves his nice-looking hand to clear the metaphorical air.]
But I will pretend it didn't happen. May I offer you some tea, sweetheart?
[and something about that makes his smile even wider and more genuine than before. maybe he finds it funny.]