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Source: https://writers.stackexchange.com/q/41261
License name: CC BY-SA 3.0
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I am currently editing an original work of fiction, and one of the things I'm having the most trouble with is dialogue and paragraphs after certain character's actions. I know it sounds a little confusing, but I'll try my best to explain.

In this example paragraph, there are three characters: Nat (the narrator), Oddie, and Arden.

* * *

Would it be written:

> “We can just call her Rose,” Arden suggests, leaning back on his hands, any leftover semblances of sleep wiped clear from his face.
> 
> “I thought you said that name was already taken?”
> 
> He shrugs, toeing the remnants of his cloak over his lap. I throw my arms in the air, exasperated.

or,

> “We can just call her Rose,” Arden suggests, leaning back on his hands, any leftover semblances of sleep wiped clear from his face.
> 
> “I thought you said that name was already taken?” He shrugs, toeing the remnants of his cloak over his lap. I throw my arms in the air, exasperated.

* * *

Basically, I'm wondering if I should start a new paragraph after the dialogue if the action is being taken by a person _other_ than the one who just finished talking.

I know it sounds a bit confusing. I'm very sorry if I don't explain myself well. Still, I hope someone will be able to help me, as I'm having some trouble with this. The second option seems right to me, but in writing it like that, I'm afraid the reader might get confused about who's doing what.

Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Original score: 11