genuine confusion flickers across delicate features.
      she had no idea about that one; apparently she’s been
      in the dark about a lot of things. it makes her feel stupid.

         ”no, i didn’t hear about that. like i said, my town had
            bigger problems. what are you getting at, anyways,
            steve? because if it’s trying to make me feel like a
            small town hick who doesn’t know anything —-
            congratulations! you succeeded.”