[Watching Zazie eat is almost as bad as watching Wolfwood eat. He wrinkles his nose, and tries to focus on the ridiculousness of this moment. Desperately, he tries not to let the sinister whispers within his own head get the better of him.]
Guess you're right.
[His voice sounds weak as he shuffles back. He looks to the side, pretending to spot something.]
Ah, but! I forgot I had plans to dance with a friend. Better get going, yeah?
[They both know better. Zazie's gotten under his skin. And he won't feel comfortable until he's had time to overthink the whole thing.]
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Guess you're right.
[His voice sounds weak as he shuffles back. He looks to the side, pretending to spot something.]
Ah, but! I forgot I had plans to dance with a friend. Better get going, yeah?
[They both know better. Zazie's gotten under his skin. And he won't feel comfortable until he's had time to overthink the whole thing.]