Maskmaster

As a master practitioner of stoicism myself, I can often tell what emotions are hiding behind a mask.

When men are flirting with Le Girl, her expression doesnt change. I think she's had a lot of practice.

She's also good at seeing past my mask.

So, she'll look over to me and raise an eyebrow in greeting.

But when she comes over, her face is all crinkles, dimples and goofy grins. And so I relax too.

She doesnt have to put on the mask with me.

And she is teaching me not to with her.