Mr. Universe stares, the facade of mockery giving way to irritation. Their relationship before was always a little bit muddled. Sure, Greg had been a stupidly open and trusting person, but they'd never fully reclaimed memories of what had been. It shouldn't be so hard for her to take the hint.

"Look. I don't know if you need your ears checked, or what, because I've said it plenty by now. I don't want your pity." He stares her down a second longer, as thought trying to will her into getting the point. Then, he turns his back to go. "If you're not gonna listen, I'm not gonna bother sticking around."