[There's a sliver of doubt somewhere in there, especially after what just happened and specifically, probably, what happened in response to his own words in there -- but it's momentary and he doesn't stay with it.
There are other things to focus on, for the moment. Still, he breaks out a cigarette, slowly.]
I'll listen, though. [whatever that means; he tilts his head, waits for a moment, and then:] Is there one you like better?
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[There's a sliver of doubt somewhere in there, especially after what just happened and specifically, probably, what happened in response to his own words in there -- but it's momentary and he doesn't stay with it.
There are other things to focus on, for the moment. Still, he breaks out a cigarette, slowly.]
I'll listen, though. [whatever that means; he tilts his head, waits for a moment, and then:] Is there one you like better?