[He sighs, deciding that he's apparently not drank enough regardless of whether she has or not, and suddenly thinks that the beer is really not strong enough. Ugh.
Although he could explain that her statements could be true if a multitude of other side factors--the compulsion, that it's better to compete and have a chance than just being a target, that he's only enjoying the end result because no one was harmed--were ignored, but he reminds himself that he has no reason to try to convince her. He doesn't care what she thinks of him.
So instead he focuses on her last comment, eyes narrowing a little in suspicion once more, but this time it's about a bit more serious of a reason.]
I hope you're aware of how creepy that comes across as. But why don't you ask her yourself? Dr. Brennan is entirely capable of expressing her own opinions.
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Although he could explain that her statements could be true if a multitude of other side factors--the compulsion, that it's better to compete and have a chance than just being a target, that he's only enjoying the end result because no one was harmed--were ignored, but he reminds himself that he has no reason to try to convince her. He doesn't care what she thinks of him.
So instead he focuses on her last comment, eyes narrowing a little in suspicion once more, but this time it's about a bit more serious of a reason.]
I hope you're aware of how creepy that comes across as. But why don't you ask her yourself? Dr. Brennan is entirely capable of expressing her own opinions.