Q: maki 's blonde fringe flopped carelessly over her face . '' do you have any idea how sorry i am ? '' he said , his whole body yearning forward . '' i had my eyes closed thinking of you . '' '' oh , the sweet loving sentiment , it melts my heart , '' maki jeered . he was at least glad she knew how to use _ ... Fill the blank.
A: blank is sarcasm

Q: he replaced his specs . ' what about you chaps ? ' ' same old , inspector . but one thing i know for sure , it 's going to get worse . much worse . well , i better be going . got an embassy to take care of . ' ' hold on , old chap , ' said the _ ... Fill the blank.
A: blank is inspector

Q: she slid her fingers into his , and let him pull her from the vehicle . sam and garrett had already gotten out and were standing in the walkway to the front door . she did n't realize how badly she was shaking until ethan wrapped an arm around her to steady her as they walked by his brothers . '' do you want us to stay , _ ... Fill the blank.
A:
blank is ethan