[It's a bit disappointing to be deprived of the joy of seeing her, but he can't say he's all that surprised. And he's not going to let that little detail spoil things. She had asked to speak with him, after all, and that was more than enough to keep him happy. Even in the face of that remark.
He's still troubled by the incident, but he can't help but smile faintly, triumphantly, as he responds.]
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He's still troubled by the incident, but he can't help but smile faintly, triumphantly, as he responds.]
I daresay it did not.