[ the link is still up and through it, thoster gets a good sense of tia's initial incredulity, but also her wry respect for the ridiculous display and grudging acceptance of her role in it.
of course, she's not much of an actress, so as she plasters on her fake smile, it looks definitely strained, and everyone is certainly drawn to watch . ]
Does this really seem like the best... time for this, sweetheart? [ she manages to at least sound convincingly put upon, because, well, that part is real, at least. one person lets out a disappointed 'Oh come now! Say yes!' from the back of the room and there's a murmured assent of agreement. ]
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of course, she's not much of an actress, so as she plasters on her fake smile, it looks definitely strained, and everyone is certainly drawn to watch . ]
Does this really seem like the best... time for this, sweetheart? [ she manages to at least sound convincingly put upon, because, well, that part is real, at least. one person lets out a disappointed 'Oh come now! Say yes!' from the back of the room and there's a murmured assent of agreement. ]