she 'd never seen him before and did n't know what he had against her pack . `` i got the impression you always supported football ? '' she said , not quite under her breath . she looks straight ahead , grinding her teeth and thinking about a tall glass of coke with ice in it from top to bottom and a bendy straw . people always commented on how startling they were . i 'm not acting like it , but i really appreciate it . '' his eyes went to his desk . 