[He's glad Arthur can't see how brightly he smiles at the sound of his name. A wash of relief, like a cold shower, hits his chest and he lets out a breath.]
Good. Now. Have another drink and let me tell you about Molly.
[He refills for both of them, though the intent is less to escape and more to enhance.]
Now. Arthur. This nurse was a knockout. Bright red hair. The cutest damn freckles you've ever seen. A laugh like a siren call. I swear to God, I nearly asked her out right then and there. But doctor - nurse. You know how it is...
I thought I'd be alright, but then she started offering to bring me my midmorning coffee.
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Good. Now. Have another drink and let me tell you about Molly.
[He refills for both of them, though the intent is less to escape and more to enhance.]
Now. Arthur. This nurse was a knockout. Bright red hair. The cutest damn freckles you've ever seen. A laugh like a siren call. I swear to God, I nearly asked her out right then and there. But doctor - nurse. You know how it is...
I thought I'd be alright, but then she started offering to bring me my midmorning coffee.