“By all means. But that’s not to say that I’m all for being fawned-over. There’s a reason why I’m watching a Chippendale’s live stream and not attending another God-forsaken Hefner affair.”
“I don’t /do/ fawning. I speak the truth, as I see it. Not into the distaff gender, then? Pity.”
“Honesty is a virtue, so can’t say I’m complaining. Isn’t it? That’s what they always tell me.”
“Honesty is a quick way to get yourself disliked by the majority. If your honest words aren’t what they want to hear … well, there you are. And you avoid questions very well, Mr Stark.”
“The truth is never to anyone’s liking. Fact. And thank you. It’s a skill which I pride myself in.”
“Wish you wouldn’t, with me. It’s much harder to comprehend your emotions when you do that. I’m not here to do anything you don’t want, just to play and be a friend.”