Ow, that hurts. [He puts a hand to his chest in mock pain, even as it makes his arm twinge with actual pain.] Every lead needs a great second in command, I would have been happy to offer the role to you.
[If he's being honest, most of the time their positions are practically tied, sometimes with her in the lead. He got lucky on the last few tests, got a leg up with his abilities to diagnose a hard case and it's pushed him ahead. He doesn't usually have this to hold over her, he has to milk it while he still can.]
Tempting, but I don't think I could fit alongside your ego. [Her voice is bone dry, wrinkling her nose as she glances at him.] Maybe save it for someone you actually get along with. If you ever find one.
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[If he's being honest, most of the time their positions are practically tied, sometimes with her in the lead. He got lucky on the last few tests, got a leg up with his abilities to diagnose a hard case and it's pushed him ahead. He doesn't usually have this to hold over her, he has to milk it while he still can.]
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