A smile is about the height of what people get from Muldoon. He's not a laugher. Seriousness is too embedded into his features and demeanour, and he often forgets how hard his expression is. He definitely doesn't realise he's showing how worried he is until Midge pats his arm. The gesture is enough to get a brief, appreciative smile and for him to try and look like he's relaxing even if he isn't.
The subject change does help. Mostly because it takes him a second to realise that she doesn't necessarily know that Kenya drives on the left, but it's his accent which gives the habit away. Still, the double take means he takes a second to answer.
"A little, but I've had a lot of practice. Especially recently. I've been in Costa Rica and they drive on the right as well." Sticking with the subject change, he glances over at her. "Have you ever been?"
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Date: 2024-12-23 01:00 am (UTC)The subject change does help. Mostly because it takes him a second to realise that she doesn't necessarily know that Kenya drives on the left, but it's his accent which gives the habit away. Still, the double take means he takes a second to answer.
"A little, but I've had a lot of practice. Especially recently. I've been in Costa Rica and they drive on the right as well." Sticking with the subject change, he glances over at her. "Have you ever been?"