[ IV can't help but roll his eyes at that, and he leans in just a bit as if he needs to to get his point across. ]

You think I haven't tried that? You don't know what's going on in my fucking head. It's not that easy.

[ He straightens up and folds his arms over his chest, glancing away as he takes a deep breath and sighs heavily. ]

Whatever. Clearly I'm stuck looking like I'm creating an earthquake everywhere I go. Fantastic.