Cold Quote by Kelley Armstrong
“He pivoted, gaze following me as I crossed to the shower and turned on the cold water, so it would drown out our conversation without steaming up the room. Great," he muttered."Now they're going to think we're showering together. Maybe we can just tell them we were washing off the crawl space dirt and trying to conserve water.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkest Night, 2018
A character uses a practical excuse to avoid awkwardness and maintain privacy.
In simple terms: Using a cover story to hide intimacy.
Key Takeaway
Find respectful ways to set boundaries.
Themes
privacy
humor
social dynamics
awkwardness
Mood
lighthearted
wry
Type
narrative
situational
When to use this quote
- roommates
- public spaces
- shared bathrooms
- social gatherings
Key Concepts
boundary setting
social perception
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle uncomfortable situations?
- When is honesty better than a cover story?
A Different Perspective
Excuses can strain trust if discovered.
![“This cold weather has set all the young Folks to providing Bedfellows. I have signed two or three Licences every Day [as a Fairfax Justice of the Peace] since I have been at Home. I wish I knew where to get a good one myself; for I find cold Sheets extreamly disagreeable.” quote by George Mason](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b92/george-mason-8435_bedfellows_this-cold-weather-has-set-all-the-young_3953.jpg)
