[ Josh, meanwhile, tries to look casual in a way that's obviously not casual, arms crossing somewhat defensively (more like hugging himself, frankly) as he leans back against the bureau. ]
The thing. [ And there's a long, awkward pause as if he's expecting her to elaborate. When she doesn't, there's a sudden, startled realization, and one hand goes to his mouth in what he attempts to pass off as a pensive look, but there's no hiding an 'oh shit' moment. ]
Oh, you mean - his thing. [ Wow this sounds horrible, well done team. ] Just to - you know, make sure we're on the same page, you mean the - [ And he can't even hint at it, because it's a secret he's so used to keeping. He stops up short, and when he continues he sounds equal parts embarrassed and sympathetic. ] I'm sorry to even ask this, but can you maybe specify which thing you're talking about? Because I promise you I've seen all of them, and I'd really hate it if I let an entirely different thing out of the bag over crossed wires here.
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The thing. [ And there's a long, awkward pause as if he's expecting her to elaborate. When she doesn't, there's a sudden, startled realization, and one hand goes to his mouth in what he attempts to pass off as a pensive look, but there's no hiding an 'oh shit' moment. ]
Oh, you mean - his thing. [ Wow this sounds horrible, well done team. ] Just to - you know, make sure we're on the same page, you mean the - [ And he can't even hint at it, because it's a secret he's so used to keeping. He stops up short, and when he continues he sounds equal parts embarrassed and sympathetic. ] I'm sorry to even ask this, but can you maybe specify which thing you're talking about? Because I promise you I've seen all of them, and I'd really hate it if I let an entirely different thing out of the bag over crossed wires here.