[Something you say to keep those who who don't employ that particular facade themselves: as it is, Erik is very familiar with the compassionate lie. Charles and Alex have used it aplenty.
As it is, he frowns, though more out of curiosity than anger or annoyance.]
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As it is, he frowns, though more out of curiosity than anger or annoyance.]
And how do you get it straightened out?