[Except his voice isn't as in it as it usually is, and his subharmonics are a bit more muted. Twice he's drowned. He can't begin to imagine what it did to her. That's three deaths now with the CDC, and it's little comfort that one was undone and the other two simulated.]
Have a seat, Hanna. Got a couple of hours before I'm next needed, assuming something doesn't come up.
[Which always happens, in his experience, but maybe for once it won't. Maybe they'll be able to catch their breath.]
Company would be good.
[And this way she's spared any chance of feeling guilty or like he's just doing this for her.]
no subject
[Except his voice isn't as in it as it usually is, and his subharmonics are a bit more muted. Twice he's drowned. He can't begin to imagine what it did to her. That's three deaths now with the CDC, and it's little comfort that one was undone and the other two simulated.]
Have a seat, Hanna. Got a couple of hours before I'm next needed, assuming something doesn't come up.
[Which always happens, in his experience, but maybe for once it won't. Maybe they'll be able to catch their breath.]
Company would be good.
[And this way she's spared any chance of feeling guilty or like he's just doing this for her.]