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vultuosus : grimacing, affected.


He might have asked more questions if he wasn't attempting to affect an effortless persona, but as it was he could only look at her over his large nose with distain.

She met his gaze for a long moment before dropping her eyes and muttering, "One would think you didn't like interacting."

"What was your first clue?" he muttered, feeling gauche and churlish.

Her long level look made him feel almost naked. He plucked at his high collar and turned away. "You said we were going to the book store." Even he fought a grimace at his whiny tone.


Edited by the ever-ready renaid.