[Lucas allows her words to wash over him. Vietnam's thoughts were correct. They were at least a sufficient distraction for him to think about something else, if only for the briefest of moments and in the shallowest of ways.
He tries to think of something to say in response. It is rude to not participate in a conversation.
no subject
He tries to think of something to say in response. It is rude to not participate in a conversation.
He has nothing.]
Oh.