He stiffens when he notices. She's relieved that he's here and it fills him with something uncomfortable and uncertain, making him wonder if she left him there on purpose and not out of forgetfulness. Which doesn't make any sense. Maybe she's just too drugged up.
At least she is more aware of what's happening shortly thereafter, evident in the way she snaps to attention, the way her relief dissipates.
He needs a moment, not wanting his surprise or discomfort to show itself. His voice is incredibly level when he finally speaks. "They called me," he says simply. "My number is apparently still on your file, and Bodhi is out of town."
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At least she is more aware of what's happening shortly thereafter, evident in the way she snaps to attention, the way her relief dissipates.
He needs a moment, not wanting his surprise or discomfort to show itself. His voice is incredibly level when he finally speaks. "They called me," he says simply. "My number is apparently still on your file, and Bodhi is out of town."