( the only sign of his displeasure is a slight tick to his jaw. he weren't even all that keen to reply to it, since he knows how kids can be. he too was stubborn as a mule at that age, an' twice as hard-headed besides. an' he knows full well he probably went an' made it worse, but. robbie's fixin' to join the war just the same an' gene would rather die than see it through. has died, come to think of it. )
Christ o'Lordy.
( it's a soft exhalation. he reaches for a cigarette on instinct alone, tappin' one up outta its box. )
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Christ o'Lordy.
( it's a soft exhalation. he reaches for a cigarette on instinct alone, tappin' one up outta its box. )
Well, I'm open to suggestion.