[He resists the urge to step backward and put some distance between them.That smile she's giving him is like a physical reflection of how he's feeling, and he's not sure if he's feeling like laughing until he cries or if he's feeling like hitting something. So, best to play it safe for both of their sakes, at least until they figure out what's going on.]
Well, you're doing better than I am! Typically I find it difficult to see much of anything in the dark.
[His tone is light and warm and almost sounds perfectly natural, like he's not forcing cheer he doesn't feel. He's certainly had enough time to practice. Most people wouldn't even be able to tell.]
It sure is an odd coincidence about the staff, though...I always thought it was one-of-a-kind. This one belonged to my father. Where did yours get his?
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Well, you're doing better than I am! Typically I find it difficult to see much of anything in the dark.
[His tone is light and warm and almost sounds perfectly natural, like he's not forcing cheer he doesn't feel. He's certainly had enough time to practice. Most people wouldn't even be able to tell.]
It sure is an odd coincidence about the staff, though...I always thought it was one-of-a-kind. This one belonged to my father. Where did yours get his?