‘Although I hadn't expected you to start causing trouble, Agenor. I figured you would have plenty of experience shrugging off the occasional jab during meetings.’ ‘Jabs at me, yes.’ He rubbed his face, the tired lines showing again. ‘Turns out I have very little experience with jabs aimed at my daughter. My apologies.’ She glanced over her shoulder, expression mellowing. ‘Ah.’ ‘Your daughter appreciates the sentiment, impractical as it may be,’ I bleakly said as I fell into a seat as well.
