pc catchall for shess (nonbelligerent)

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[After a moment:]

I’ve been making more of an effort here than I would have back home, anyways.

[nonbelligerent]

Well, I'm definitely glad to hear that you're not making less of an effort.

[a beat.]

Also, because I did say I'd pass the message on, she wants to speak with the person behind the note. I assume your answer is a definite no.

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There are so many people I pretend to tolerate.

[And, as he assumed:]

Yeah, no.

[nonbelligerent]

I do hope I'm not one of those people.

[he lets out an amused breath.]

Thought so. As long as I can say I did my part.

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You’re one of the five people I genuinely don’t mind talking to. Congrats.

[She nods to his second point.]

[nonbelligerent]

I'm touched by this honour.

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If it were anyone but you, I’d say don’t get a swelled head.

[But she’s pretty sure that’s impossible, so.]

[nonbelligerent]

It's difficult, but I'll do my best to keep my ego from inflating.

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[She smiles.]

Look at you, out here with a sense of humor I didn't know about.

[nonbelligerent]

Did I really seem so humourless?

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Nah, just... Very responsible. I didn't mind.

[nonbelligerent]

Well, I do try to be that too.

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You're doing better than... basically anyone here, so.

[nonbelligerent]

[.........

yeah, he hates it, thanks!!]

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You can agree with me, you know. I'm right.

[nonbelligerent]

I am hoping that will change.

[hoping.]

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[She doesn't say anything, but. The look she's giving him makes it pretty clear she thinks he'll be disappointed.]

[nonbelligerent]

Please stop giving me that look.

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Should I, though?

[nonbelligerent]

[THIS FACE.]

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I'm just trying to make sure you're managing your expectations, Shess.

[nonbelligerent]

Well, thank you kindly.

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Any time.