[ For Lean, it seeemed like such a weird thing to get so worked up over. His grip on the railing tightened as he regarded her with a frown to match. ]

What else am I supposed to call it? It's a role like any other.

[ If she thought he was referring to her looks, then she would have to think again, since a similar connotation didn't even cross his mind. ]

I was going to have your back, but since you don't sound like you're on board with this, we might as well switch.