>>7255"I'm not going to be reading from my phone, so everyone else should save their energy for the discussion that's surely going to follow," I argue calmly, making it clear that I intend to proceed as planned while also highlighting the others' anticipated reluctance.
>>7257"Yes, let's all acknowledge that we've all been waiting for this moment for a long time, and once I read from my phone, there will be no turning back," I say seriously, my voice carrying a hint of my determination.
>>7258"Superficial?
You seem to know as much about me and my thoughts as anyone here, so either you're being laughably hypocritical or there's something you're not sharing," I probe smoothly, maintaining a neutral tone despite my rising agitation.
