[ there's a small pause, this time. though it takes a different shade. though it seems to stretch out or hesitate. she's too nice. she's being too nice. she's -- and, with some thought, he selects the easiest point of escape. selects the easiest out of the conversation. of forgiveness he can't return or offer anything for. ]
... Does it?
[ he wouldn't know. he stayed from phones, before now. ]
( phone call. )
... Does it?
[ he wouldn't know. he stayed from phones, before now. ]