He pivoted, gaze following me as I crossed to the shower and turned on the cold water, so it would drown out our conversation without steaming up the room.Great," he muttered."Now they're going to think we're showering together. Maybe we can just tell them we were washing off the crawl space dirt and trying to conserve water.
The dialogue captures a moment of tension and humor between two characters in "The Summoning" by Kelley Armstrong. The male character seems to be aware that their conversation could be misinterpreted, especially as one of them heads to the shower. His comment reflects a blend of sarcasm and self-awareness about how their actions might be perceived by others.
This scene highlights the dynamic between the characters; there's a mix of playful...