Oh, of course. We would have to set aside at least two minutes for innuendo alone. But eventually there would be a lull, and I would say...
[ Tempting. He’s right on the verge. It would be less cowardly than writing Vincent that letter, at least, to do it this way, and still spare him watching Byerly’s face or having his own watched back.
But Byerly was brave when he asked—sober and freshly shaven and earnest. So Bastien can be brave when he answers. ]
Can I come see you? Now, I mean. Are you in your office?
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Date: 2020-10-13 08:21 pm (UTC)[ Tempting. He’s right on the verge. It would be less cowardly than writing Vincent that letter, at least, to do it this way, and still spare him watching Byerly’s face or having his own watched back.
But Byerly was brave when he asked—sober and freshly shaven and earnest. So Bastien can be brave when he answers. ]
Can I come see you? Now, I mean. Are you in your office?