[Despite his earlier assertions, there was a part of him (young, foolish, stupid) that had rather hoped Ling would give him something huge to start with. He'd look at him and instantly give him a chance based on . . . whatever. His pluck, maybe. His spirit. The innate knowledge that this guy was a cut above everyone else.
But! It's not to be, and so he ignores his momentary disappointment and leans in.]
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But! It's not to be, and so he ignores his momentary disappointment and leans in.]
Yeah? Gimmie a name and a time.