Repelling

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I and Arina returned to where everyone was sitting quietly as Channing talked with Jack at one corner, away from everyone's earshot. From afar, Jack looked like he was trying hard to maintain that flattering smile on his lips while Channing talked passively with him. Jack had removed his cap and was holding it between his arm and the side of his torso. 

Our presence alerted Channing, and he stepped aside from Jack while Jack was still talking at that was disrespect for Jack which clearly showed on his face as Channing had turned his back to him.