’Course I had a plan. [ He didn’t. ] You think I’m that stupid that I’d just throw myself at those bastards without a strategy?
[ Does it still count if it was only half of an idea? That idea being, “Get close enough to chuck a stick of dynamite their way.”
The instant Faraday sees Billy start to relax, he does, too; he assumes they’re backing away from the topic of where they were before they arrived here, and Faraday’s grateful for it. Maybe eventually, once he’s wrapped his head around it a little more firmly, he’ll be able to put his usual flair and embellishments to the story of his death (or near-death?) and relay it over drinks – but not right now. Not when the scars are this fresh.
At Billy’s question, Faraday shakes his head. ]
You’re the first I’ve recognized.
[ And Faraday’s not sure if that’s a relief or not. He presses his lips into a thin line, glancing around at the quiet park.
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[ Does it still count if it was only half of an idea? That idea being, “Get close enough to chuck a stick of dynamite their way.”
The instant Faraday sees Billy start to relax, he does, too; he assumes they’re backing away from the topic of where they were before they arrived here, and Faraday’s grateful for it. Maybe eventually, once he’s wrapped his head around it a little more firmly, he’ll be able to put his usual flair and embellishments to the story of his death (or near-death?) and relay it over drinks – but not right now. Not when the scars are this fresh.
At Billy’s question, Faraday shakes his head. ]
You’re the first I’ve recognized.
[ And Faraday’s not sure if that’s a relief or not. He presses his lips into a thin line, glancing around at the quiet park.
Then, slowly and carefully, ]
Goodnight ain’t here?
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