[ The dust that had settled into the crags of the names, she means. His gesture is cute and sentimental. She can't be too offended by it; her tone certainly carries no offense. She also can't keep her opinion to herself even though it might be more polite to do so.
Even from several feet away, she can read the names inscribed on the markers clear as anything; and Lenore pretends not to. ]
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[ The dust that had settled into the crags of the names, she means. His gesture is cute and sentimental. She can't be too offended by it; her tone certainly carries no offense. She also can't keep her opinion to herself even though it might be more polite to do so.
Even from several feet away, she can read the names inscribed on the markers clear as anything; and Lenore pretends not to. ]