[He pauses, switching gears, then puts his phone away, takes a deep breath, and draws his fingers determinedly through the air.]
Line!
[He says it with more confidence this time, and maybe he almost has it, but--nope. Not today, at least. But he just breathes out and shakes his head with a good-natured smile.]
It's okay. I'll get it next time!
[Even if he hasn't got it down yet, his attitude surrounding the borderline issue's improved, at least.]
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[He pauses, switching gears, then puts his phone away, takes a deep breath, and draws his fingers determinedly through the air.]
Line!
[He says it with more confidence this time, and maybe he almost has it, but--nope. Not today, at least. But he just breathes out and shakes his head with a good-natured smile.]
It's okay. I'll get it next time!
[Even if he hasn't got it down yet, his attitude surrounding the borderline issue's improved, at least.]