“I was just appealing to their common sense, since we’re on the same side. And besides, so what if I want them to like me. What’s so wrong about that?” He growls in response. I huff. “Now who needs to use their words?” “Not everyone is worth your time.” His pointed look indicates he’s including me in this category. “And if you don’t want people attacking you, quit proving them right and do something to stop them.” Of all the… “Thanks for pointing out the obvious. Don’t you think I’m trying?” “No.”
