He signaled Major Ron with his eyes to carry out his duties.
The latter responded with a special expression so cryptic and meaningful that it could form a pie chart for deep analysis, leaving Fraser disheartened.
However, after Ron left, the atmosphere in the office became somewhat more relaxed.
After all, the friendship between Fraser and Murphy was still pretty good, and both men had fought side by side in the same disaster; they were also in a partnership, which was much nicer than the cold military duty.
"Don't be so tense, relax, Fraser."
Murphy stood up, his bearing graceful as he poured wine for himself and the colonel. He turned his head to hand a glass to Fraser and said,
"Look, I've suddenly discovered a fourth thing we have in common besides being young, handsome, and excellent. We both now face torture at the soul level from ladies who are both troublesome and in our deepest thoughts.
Why that angry expression?