"Um." He could lie, but then he'd feel bad. Also, Ilde has known him for longer than twelve seconds, so she'd see right through it anyway. Yes. But it isn't — wasn't — so bad. Too many lights, could barely see anything. That's true, it had helped a lot to not have to look at anyone else's face.
He nods, indicating her dress. Is that one of hers?
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He nods, indicating her dress. Is that one of hers?