[Cameron considered not coming. She's compromised by showing up a minute or two late, not wanting to be tardy enough to risk panicking him (since all the nastiness he can muster won't hide the fact that he's touchy about losing people, now more than usual.) This was a bad idea to begin with, worse if he's been up all night drinking; but though she's doing her best not to endear herself to Chase right now, wholeheartedly antagonizing him doesn't seem wise.
He doesn't look as bad as he did (will?) some weeks ago, but he doesn't look good, either. A small, guilty part of her-- neither good nor well-adjusted-- seethes, resenting this; having to see him through pining for another woman. But of course, it's irrational; she can't blame him for it, or even properly hate him for it.
So, she's here, with a semblance of civility. She does like to see him. If she didn't, this wouldn't be difficult. He doesn't get a smile, as she slips into the seat opposite.]
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He doesn't look as bad as he did (will?) some weeks ago, but he doesn't look good, either. A small, guilty part of her-- neither good nor well-adjusted-- seethes, resenting this; having to see him through pining for another woman. But of course, it's irrational; she can't blame him for it, or even properly hate him for it.
So, she's here, with a semblance of civility. She does like to see him. If she didn't, this wouldn't be difficult. He doesn't get a smile, as she slips into the seat opposite.]