The truth is the liar’s best weapon. Sharon’s known that since Aunt Peggy first told her stories about declassified operations during the War. So she lets herself laugh at his question, like she thinks it’s a friendly joke, light and quiet. If she’s any judge of character at all, she’d bet the guy could do a lot of damage if he wanted to. He’s carrying, based on the way his jacket hangs and on the way he moves. She gives him a casual once-over, a smile in her eyes and on her face.

“Do I look that depressed?”

[please don’t hesitate to let me know if it feels like I’m infomodding. It can be a tricky balance with a character like Sharon!]