[It's not the most offputting expression he's ever seen, not from her. Though it might almost be a relief to be turned away at this last hurdle. There's still, what, an hour and a half to fill, at least, and a low dread of what might be said, or not said, and aren't the silences always the worst.
Breaking the one that threatens now, he unwraps her bottle, presenting it like a trainee sommelier with a big-money patron.]
Which year do you want to see in? The way I see it, there's a choice of three.
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Breaking the one that threatens now, he unwraps her bottle, presenting it like a trainee sommelier with a big-money patron.]
Which year do you want to see in? The way I see it, there's a choice of three.