Skinner's Coat

Skinner shrugs into his coat, fabric settling over broad shoulders as he nods consent to alert McDougal, the gesture punctuating his bold claim of presidential capitulation on the discriminatory Marriage Recognition Act. Colleagues cluster close in the Northwest Lobby's charged air, their excitement peaking while Josh witnesses silently from the doorway, the coat signaling imminent departure amid fracturing alliances.

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S2E7 · The Portland Trip

Skinner's Premature Victory Claim and Hypocritical Rebuke, Silently Witnessed by Josh

Skinner shrugs into his coat precisely as he consents 'Yeah' to informing McDougal, the fabric settling over his shoulders to signal imminent departure and punctuate the premature victory lap; narratively, it underscores his overconfidence and readiness to exit amid rising hypocrisy, heightening the irony Josh observes.

Before: Not worn, likely held or draped nearby in the lobby

After: Worn by Skinner as he heads toward the exit

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S2E7 · The Portland Trip

Skinner's Victorious Claim Shattered by Hypocritical Rebuke, Josh Witnesses

Skinner dons his coat while agreeing to alert McDougal, the fabric settling over his shoulders as a prop signaling premature victory and imminent departure from the lobby. Narratively, it punctuates his bold confidence, contrasting the alliance's excitement with the hypocrisy soon exposed by his rebuke.

Before: Held or nearby, ready to wear

After: Worn by Skinner as group heads to exit

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