[the stubborn side of him says he should just sit there and tolerate it and prove that no, he isn't angry -
Except no, he doesn't want to do that. He's only a little annoyed by it, but all the same it's right there and he'd rather not have to sit there and watch. He takes the offered hand and get to his feet]
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Except no, he doesn't want to do that. He's only a little annoyed by it, but all the same it's right there and he'd rather not have to sit there and watch. He takes the offered hand and get to his feet]
Stifling is a word for it, yes.