Best Served Cold

He paused and thought carefully before saying the next part. "Some people have commented that I am trying to become a romantic hero now that action isn't working out for me. I don't think that is the case." He shook his head for emphasis. 

"Action isn't working for you? Who are these people?" Giselle asked, looking utterly confused and rather aggravated by the fact. She leaned forward, pressing her fingers to her cheeks as she waited in rapt attention for his response. 

"Hey, I've heard it. I hope I would know if I was washed up." Cage shrugged. The comment hadn't really affected him but when he thought back, he wondered how long he could do what he loved doing. It wasn't for money. He had a passion for this. That was why he struggled to get where he was today.