[ it's - incredibly straightforward. he's not used to forthright conversation, not really, so it takes him just a bit longer than usual to reply. time spent figuring out it really is just as simple as an easy confirmation. ]
[Claire's still fairly new to this texting business, but the delay is noted. He could have had to answer the door or another message or a hundred other different things. Still, she asks.]
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Anyway, I just wanted to be sure we're all right. I think we are.
[Her disapproval is just for Freddie.]
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Fine as far as I'm concerned.
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You're sure?
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[ up to speed this time ]
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[Wait for it.
Waaaaait for it.
Here it comes...]
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awful ]
Very.
[ don't look it in the eye John don't look it in the eye ]
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I'll leave you to it, then. Take care, John.
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