[the urge to simply shove the man off the table is so incredibly strong.
But...no. Even in this situation, he will not stoop to such things. It isn't as though he hasn't endured such a challenge of words and insults before. Though they've never been quite so direct.
Salieri sucks in a breath, straightening. This gentleman must've been in the book as well, so...after half a moment to study him, it comes to mind.]
Pithy words and false predictions. [he sniffs a bit] Though I suppose someone titled "The Best at Being the Worst" would latch on to such things. It requires little cleverness or thought to take another's words.
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But...no. Even in this situation, he will not stoop to such things. It isn't as though he hasn't endured such a challenge of words and insults before. Though they've never been quite so direct.
Salieri sucks in a breath, straightening. This gentleman must've been in the book as well, so...after half a moment to study him, it comes to mind.]
Pithy words and false predictions. [he sniffs a bit] Though I suppose someone titled "The Best at Being the Worst" would latch on to such things. It requires little cleverness or thought to take another's words.