[His expression hardens when the words change. He knows the manipulation, sure, it's been pointed out to him once or twice. He'd have to be stupid not to pick up on it, or blind, and Chris Argent could never truly be called either of those things. So the shift gets his guard up, but he also knows she wouldn't do it unnecessarily.
At least, he trusts she wouldn't.
And he may not be a stupid, foolish, or blind man, but she's still his little girl. He may be able to see the manipulation for what it is, but that doesn't mean it doesn't work all the same. More or less, anyway.]
I could. But I'm going to need an explanation. Did something happen? Where are you.
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At least, he trusts she wouldn't.
And he may not be a stupid, foolish, or blind man, but she's still his little girl. He may be able to see the manipulation for what it is, but that doesn't mean it doesn't work all the same. More or less, anyway.]
I could. But I'm going to need an explanation. Did something happen? Where are you.