"Yeah, I guess so," he said, obviously bothered by her explanation. So she was just going to jump into domestic bliss with someone because they looked like or shared the name of the person she'd been wooed by? It didn't sit right, at all. The mention of a tenth tournament got his attention but then he'd seen one. That was all, so the rest he guessed didn't matter unless it was another 'technicality'.
"Alright. Well, sounds like you're not doing so bad here. That's good, Sonya. I'm happy for you."
It was a bold-faced lie but what was he going to do? Tell her that he was really attached to the idea of them getting close? Or hell, he guessed he'd just figured... well, naw. It was a stupid idea. Besides, he wasn't desperate, right? Right?
"I shouldn't take up much more of your time. Still have to check out my new digs. I have three keys in my pocket, have no idea what they go to. Hopefully a big house, beautiful skyline view, and a Porsche."