Jeff perks up, all bright-eyed and hopeful, as soon as the man starts to describe Athena. Why yes, she's pocket-height and pixie-cutted! Except... that golden retriever enthusiasm seems to dim a little when he goes on to describe her people skills as piss poor.
Jeff opens his mouth. Closes it. Considers his words, then tries again.
"Yes. But also no, because I'll have you know her people skills are well above average-- but that's beside the point, because more importantly: have you seen her?" A beat. "Stupid question. I mean, obviously you've seen her. Let me try again. Where have you seen her? Is she okay? She's okay, right?"
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Jeff opens his mouth. Closes it. Considers his words, then tries again.
"Yes. But also no, because I'll have you know her people skills are well above average-- but that's beside the point, because more importantly: have you seen her?" A beat. "Stupid question. I mean, obviously you've seen her. Let me try again. Where have you seen her? Is she okay? She's okay, right?"