[ He laughs as he says so, as if it doesn't bother him that he's so self-deprecating when it comes down to the wire. It's a harmless joke, at any event, and he's appropriately good-humored (ha ha) when she points out how very stuck he is.
The hand retracts, and his elbow settles back on the table where he can rest his chin on his hand once more. ]
Though. I suppose it isn't too abysmal. You wouldn't be able to turn down a cry for help, could you?
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[ He laughs as he says so, as if it doesn't bother him that he's so self-deprecating when it comes down to the wire. It's a harmless joke, at any event, and he's appropriately good-humored (ha ha) when she points out how very stuck he is.
The hand retracts, and his elbow settles back on the table where he can rest his chin on his hand once more. ]
Though. I suppose it isn't too abysmal. You wouldn't be able to turn down a cry for help, could you?