“yes. i’d like you to start over and knock.”was it truly necessary? not really. and he wasn’t even that bothered to begin with; inconveniencing him was just enjoyable.“make sure it’s loud and clear, too. get creative with it.”
“—- how about i don’t and say i did?” that way, he wouldn’t have to do anything, and wouldn’t have to start over. in-fact, all he would have to do is keep his temper in-check and everything would be fine. well, if he was lucky. “‘cause, i’m not that motivated to knock.”