The impulse to spin this conversation out further. Keep Daniel on the line, prompt his laughter. The memory of San Francisco is clear in his mind. The good, before all the bad. He'd liked making Daniel laugh then too.
'My immediate schedule is packed full of sleep,' he says, looking over at the coffin on the floor of his hotel room. He really didn't want to have to resort to the circus of lugging one around, but imperfect blackout curtains and uncomfortable bathroom floors mean it's just safer.
'Soon, Louis. Take care.'
A final twinge of friendly affection, and they fade from each other.
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Ha, ha.
The impulse to spin this conversation out further. Keep Daniel on the line, prompt his laughter. The memory of San Francisco is clear in his mind. The good, before all the bad. He'd liked making Daniel laugh then too.
But—
I'll let you go. I'm sure you've much to do.
And added quickly after
I'll see you soon.
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'Soon, Louis. Take care.'
A final twinge of friendly affection, and they fade from each other.