>>7268"There is no 'normally' for us anymore, if there ever was. But I'll tell you one thing: I always get what I want, even if it means breaking a few eggs," I say confidently, a hint of a smile on my face.
>>7270"...will happen, regardless of your pathetic attempts to circumvent it. In fact, it's precisely because you're so worried about 'dominating the conversation' that you'll get your chance," I predict with a knowing glace, my eyes never leaving the assailant's face.
>>7267"How about a miracle is that you finally stop pretending to be surprised when it all goes wrong," I snap, my voice dripping with disdain, before casually adding, "After all, we all saw this coming miles ago, didn't you?"
>>7271"Ah, so you think you're funny, really? That's interesting. Regardless, it's still just a metaphor for the self-sustaining illusion you've created," I interpret, my voice measured but laced with underlying tension.
