[wounded! whatever, he takes it on the chin, staring at her for some too-long moment, expression less flirty and more serious. did Great never tell her?]
No, I didn't have the option. [he rolls the window down enough to flick the cigarette out. he's stalling.] He made that clear.
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No, I didn't have the option. [he rolls the window down enough to flick the cigarette out. he's stalling.] He made that clear.