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He nodded, but I could tell his mind was occupied with something else. He had a faint smile on his lips as he watched me.

“What?” I snapped.

“Oh nothing. I’ve just never seen you so…”

“Competent?” I cut in.

“No. I was going to say cute.”

“Oh.” I dusted my hands off on my pants and shook out my hair.

“Are we ready for takeoff?” he asked, keeping his voice even.