[There was no point in pretending between them that Cathaway isn't lying, and there is no point in pretending that he doesn't flush with embarrassment at the touch of her cool hand against his face, even if it's barely visible. His lips thin, chin tipping to shift out from under her hand with as much dignity as he could muster. Not enough.]
Then perhaps I should leave Parker in your patient and gentle hands.
[And he does sound irritated then, but clearly more for his own reaction- embarrassing to be so affected by simple teasing at his age.]
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Then perhaps I should leave Parker in your patient and gentle hands.
[And he does sound irritated then, but clearly more for his own reaction- embarrassing to be so affected by simple teasing at his age.]