[Something about Hank’s posture changes, tightens up, and a lot of the humor goes out of his face. Just that tone of voice goes a little way toward convincing him - well, not that this guy’s sane or sober, of course not, but at least that he ought to be more wary when he pokes fun at the bullshit. And then he offers to show Hank something like proof and Hank narrows his eyes, looking interested.]
I’m no historian but sure, that’d be worth taking a look at. But, wait, let me guess - you don’t have it on you.
[His voice goes high and mocking for a moment.]
‘Oh, I’m totally twenty-one, officer, I just left my ID at home!’ Right? This is that whole deal? Lemme tell you, kid, I’ve heard that one before.
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I’m no historian but sure, that’d be worth taking a look at. But, wait, let me guess - you don’t have it on you.
[His voice goes high and mocking for a moment.]
‘Oh, I’m totally twenty-one, officer, I just left my ID at home!’ Right? This is that whole deal? Lemme tell you, kid, I’ve heard that one before.