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I would set it off into its own lines and use italics. Since it will happen multiple times, the reader will assume that it's background and characters may or may not hear what's said (or even noti...

posted 5y ago by Cyn‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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#2: Initial revision by (deleted user) · 2019-12-08T10:15:27Z (over 4 years ago)
I would set it off into its own lines and use italics. Since it will happen multiple times, the reader will assume that it's background and characters may or may not hear what's said (or even notice it).

If you want to be clear who does and doesn't hear certain lines, you'll have to say so.

> Luzia looked up with a start. "Russia? We're bombing Russia?"
> 
> "Mmmmmuh?" Geraldo put down his pen. "What?"

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2018-11-28T20:06:43Z (over 5 years ago)
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