He’d exhale some hot air from his nostrils, but relent from following through with his threat.
“Then I’ll just prove it.” And with that, he’d turn to start stomping away.
“Grgrhrgh I DO mean it this time! Does this look like the face of someone who’s lying? And you better watch your next words or I’m gonna deck you.”
“Hrrrrnnnhhh. I guess I haven’t been working as hard as I should be.” It almost seemed as though he were taking this to heart. Although considering his past track record that wasn’t a guarantee.
“W-Well…like…like what?” He lowered his voice, brow furrowing. “I get told that a lot, and every time I try something folks like you just say it ain’t enough. So what is it?”