[ He shoots a frown over his shoulder at her and rolls his eyes. It might be a lighthearted joke but it stings, like every other joke that typifies him as an idiot drop-out. He doesn't appreciate it, and it's not funny. ]

Yeah I read. I read a lot, I just can't afford to buy as many books as I can get through. You know how long it took me to get through the entire Lord of the Rings? Three hours.

[ His back is full of knots, and he rolls his shoulder a little at a spot she presses against. ]