[A hint of surprise glosses over Dandy's features when she actually starts talking about Mr. Phony-Face, although the change in his own expression isn't all that noticeable. Part of him had expected some kind of smart retort or yet another non-answer. He may be an optimistic fellow, and an idiot on most days, but even he knows when to keep his hopes from getting too high.
As soon as the note of sympathy appears, it's gone, however-]
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As soon as the note of sympathy appears, it's gone, however-]