（ he's spectacularly bad at feelings, but he does catch that misstep. maybe it's easier in a subconscious plane. maybe it's because he's newly come to this awareness and isn't quite sure of how to approach it. either way, his expression flickers with something like contrition and he looks down at his hands. ）
That's just bravado, dummy. Can't believe you fell for that.
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That's just bravado, dummy. Can't believe you fell for that.