It was either fix his waistband or leave it wrinkled and sliding down some and be far more rude and obnoxious. She could take her pick there really. And yes, yes it was so it being ignored only makes him sigh.

"You're near a pool, Catherine, being stubborn is only going to result in a disaster somehow for you. Either take your shoes off or go stand on the chair over there so they don't get wet." How about option C, he makes up his own?