[ Peter's gaze flickers from this suddenly aggressive forefinger to Steph, seeing a new layer to someone he's just met. It make sense that drawing on Company clout would straighten a person's spine a little, so he accepts that as the Occam's Razor rationale, but--it makes him wonder, nonetheless.
Meanwhile, casually dropping the RAC agent thing might actually be pulling rank, since the Company is, in the present sense, a much more viable source of authority. Peter's glad he doesn't have to decide either way. ]
Thanks. No one here wants trouble, right?
[ This is actually directed at the man backing up, although he shot Steph a grateful look. He just wants to devote more than a single syllable to her in a minute here. ]
When you decide to serve your home, we'll still be here.
[ -- is the parting shot administered, if sullenly. The next target of this delightful sales pitch is a woman selling colored glass a few stalls over, enough that Peter keeps an eye out of his periphery - force of habit - but for the most part focuses on Steph. ]
no subject
Meanwhile, casually dropping the RAC agent thing might actually be pulling rank, since the Company is, in the present sense, a much more viable source of authority. Peter's glad he doesn't have to decide either way. ]
Thanks. No one here wants trouble, right?
[ This is actually directed at the man backing up, although he shot Steph a grateful look. He just wants to devote more than a single syllable to her in a minute here. ]
When you decide to serve your home, we'll still be here.
[ -- is the parting shot administered, if sullenly. The next target of this delightful sales pitch is a woman selling colored glass a few stalls over, enough that Peter keeps an eye out of his periphery - force of habit - but for the most part focuses on Steph. ]
A guy can't even get groceries anymore.
[ Delivered in an excess of dry. ]