[ if he's bothered by her tone, he doesn't show it. if anything, it encourages him to shoot her a teasing look of his own. ]
Oh my—you already feel comfortable enough with me that you'd allow me to drop the honorific? We haven't even gotten to know each other that intimately yet, unless...
[ ... but then he shakes his head too, with a soft chuckle as his expression relaxes. ]
Don't worry—I'm not serious. This way of addressing people is simply what I'm most familiar with. If you'd truly prefer just "Beck," that is what I'll use.
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[It's sarcastic, stretched over a layer of frustration. She shakes her head in turn when he apologizes, waving a hand.]
Hey, don't sweat it. I'm pretty sure we've all earned some venting. But - you can just call me Beck, if you want.
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Oh my—you already feel comfortable enough with me that you'd allow me to drop the honorific? We haven't even gotten to know each other that intimately yet, unless...
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Don't worry—I'm not serious. This way of addressing people is simply what I'm most familiar with. If you'd truly prefer just "Beck," that is what I'll use.