She just barely manages to keep an unimpressed expression from appearing on her face (professionalism, Claire, professionalism) and she does bite her tongue for half a moment before she responds, calmly.]
I am simply attempting to be professional.
[A slow breath. Focus, Claire. Maybe if she just keeps barreling onwards, he will have less of a chance to be rude? (Wishful thinking.)]
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It couldn't be that easy.
She just barely manages to keep an unimpressed expression from appearing on her face (professionalism, Claire, professionalism) and she does bite her tongue for half a moment before she responds, calmly.]
I am simply attempting to be professional.
[A slow breath. Focus, Claire. Maybe if she just keeps barreling onwards, he will have less of a chance to be rude? (Wishful thinking.)]
And what shall I call you?