Anyone with a modicum of self-preservation would accept that this is probably not the best person to upset and move on. But Elena has none of those pesky instincts. While she keeps her hands to herself, she certainly doesn't ease-up on her insistence.
"Well, at least wait until you hear it! I'll write a piece so grand people will come far and wide to see the dolorous, doleful, dazzling demeanor of ... of ... sorry, what was your name?"
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"Well, at least wait until you hear it! I'll write a piece so grand people will come far and wide to see the dolorous, doleful, dazzling demeanor of ... of ... sorry, what was your name?"