Re: In-person: Janus A/Steve M
I don't know. [Honestly enough. They wiped their eyes with the back of one hand.] Maybe it's me, maybe it's the 'roads thing, I dunno. It just is. [They licked their fingers and then made a conscious effort to stabilize after the bout of emotion: long shaky breath, lots of blinking. There was no mascara to bleed, thank goodness. They rummaged in the box, but this time didn't pull out a cookie, but the watch. The slim palm lifted it out and peered at the face, a new smile attempting to surface.] I see what you mean about "classy" now. I didn't look close enough before.