Which he hates, and the line that works its way into his forehead accentuates the point.
"You're living somewhere the conditions turn apocalyptic around once every fortnight. There's someone else in the city who... doesn't much like you right now, probably fairly, but being aware of that doesn't get her out of your head. It's a rough day, giant birds or evil sheep or whatever. You know she'll be pissed if you just show up to walk her to work. Is calling fair?"
Well they both get enough metaphors thrown at them at work, he might as well make this one entirely clear. Leaning against the door frame for want of somewhere to sit, he tries hard not to close off his own expression in anticipation of a bad response.
I hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
"You're living somewhere the conditions turn apocalyptic around once every fortnight. There's someone else in the city who... doesn't much like you right now, probably fairly, but being aware of that doesn't get her out of your head. It's a rough day, giant birds or evil sheep or whatever. You know she'll be pissed if you just show up to walk her to work. Is calling fair?"
Well they both get enough metaphors thrown at them at work, he might as well make this one entirely clear. Leaning against the door frame for want of somewhere to sit, he tries hard not to close off his own expression in anticipation of a bad response.