“Verity!!! How could you?”
“Darling, he was wearing the same mask.”
“But it wasn’t me, was it?”
“I know that now, darling. I just thought you were having an off day.”
“What do you mean, off day?”
“You know, he wasn’t anywhere near as good as you.”
“Oh, I see, really?”
“Yes, my darling, you know you’re the best.”
“Just a simple mistake then.”
“Yes, darling. Am I forgiven?”
“Oh, Verity, how can I ever stay mad at you?”
Turns to reader, raises an eyebrow and smiles. Better take him home before he realises how many masks I gave out.
