[—in the past, he’s about to say, before he feels a smack to the back of his head. Surprised hurt briefly flashes across his face, followed by a slightly delayed realization and the tiniest hint of mirth before Jacob heatedly says:]
What in blazes was that for?!
[It’s like arguing with Evie. He has tons of experience at arguing with Evie.]
Standards haven’t fallen, you arse, they’ve had to change with the times! Or are you married to bloody tradition? It’s worked in the past for me and my sister, and she’s even more uptight about this than you!
[All bluster and shouting, as he draws his horse to a stop. Whoever’s watching had better appreciate the show he’s putting on here.]
no subject
[—in the past, he’s about to say, before he feels a smack to the back of his head. Surprised hurt briefly flashes across his face, followed by a slightly delayed realization and the tiniest hint of mirth before Jacob heatedly says:]
What in blazes was that for?!
[It’s like arguing with Evie. He has tons of experience at arguing with Evie.]
Standards haven’t fallen, you arse, they’ve had to change with the times! Or are you married to bloody tradition? It’s worked in the past for me and my sister, and she’s even more uptight about this than you!
[All bluster and shouting, as he draws his horse to a stop. Whoever’s watching had better appreciate the show he’s putting on here.]