It's not. [ He's not trying to be mean, and he makes sure he gets Ryan to look him in the eye so he can soften his gaze pointedly. ] It's not going to get any better each time people say no, either.
Of course, it makes you a stronger person. That's all you'll have to remember. [ And he grabs the coffee mug, winks, and goes back to the counter to refill it. ]
[He opens his mouth to protest but closes it again when he catches Elliot's look. He gets it...he really gets it but at the same time he can't help but think that Elliot's completely 100% wrong. Instead he just sighs quietly as he waits for him to return with the coffee.
Eventually though he raises his voice a little to carry toward the counter.]
Trying to tell me I'm not a strong person as it is?
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Date: 2015-01-24 07:48 am (UTC)Of course, it makes you a stronger person. That's all you'll have to remember. [ And he grabs the coffee mug, winks, and goes back to the counter to refill it. ]
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Date: 2015-01-24 08:01 am (UTC)Eventually though he raises his voice a little to carry toward the counter.]
Trying to tell me I'm not a strong person as it is?