You know who you're calling. If you really must discuss something of the utmost importance with me then leave a message. If it's boring then I'm deleting it. Don't be boring.
[While Peter hadn't expected much of a positive reaction, it still hurt a little bit to be shot down so easily, his idea turned into a device for the stereotypically weaker gender.
Still, he manages a weak smile - even if he's pretty sure he's still a loser in Gary's eyes, he can try and act cool, right? - and gives Gary what he hopes is an understanding nod.]
If you say so. [He doesn't think so, of course, but he also knows when he's fighting a losing battle.] But you can call me, if you ever want to talk.
[Gary makes a sound similar to a huff, but it's genuine. That whole "if you need to talk I'm here" bullshit always made him want to roll his eyes, but he refrains from doing so.]
Unlikely, but thanks.
[He's making sure to put a little venom in that "thanks". A little bit of that "hurt" from before.]
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Still, he manages a weak smile - even if he's pretty sure he's still a loser in Gary's eyes, he can try and act cool, right? - and gives Gary what he hopes is an understanding nod.]
If you say so. [He doesn't think so, of course, but he also knows when he's fighting a losing battle.] But you can call me, if you ever want to talk.
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Unlikely, but thanks.
[He's making sure to put a little venom in that "thanks". A little bit of that "hurt" from before.]