Berith did a good job of not laughing. A very good job. Had he only known from the start that that was all it took to irritate him....
Instead, he gave the other a look and started having a conversation with himself. "'Pockets are pouches in your clothes that hold items.' 'You mean like belt pouches?' 'No. They are not hanging on your person, but attached to the piece of clothing.' 'And were are they placed?' 'Most anywhere, but certain places are more practical than others.' 'What colour should they be?' 'Why would you think they should be different colours?' 'Do you have pockets?' 'Yes, I do and no, you cannot examine them.'" He shrugged his shoulders, looking very put-upon. "I was saving time and pointless confusion, therefore yes, I think it was necessary. It is a sad shame that you are so easily... startled."
A smile did crack there. "Of course, you might have said 'thank you'."
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Instead, he gave the other a look and started having a conversation with himself. "'Pockets are pouches in your clothes that hold items.' 'You mean like belt pouches?' 'No. They are not hanging on your person, but attached to the piece of clothing.' 'And were are they placed?' 'Most anywhere, but certain places are more practical than others.' 'What colour should they be?' 'Why would you think they should be different colours?' 'Do you have pockets?' 'Yes, I do and no, you cannot examine them.'" He shrugged his shoulders, looking very put-upon. "I was saving time and pointless confusion, therefore yes, I think it was necessary. It is a sad shame that you are so easily... startled."
A smile did crack there. "Of course, you might have said 'thank you'."