he had no qualms mouthing off the last guy who was here, the one to bring him in ; it’s not his first rodeo with the police. he shrugs, extending an arm to usher her in. ❝ here t’ keep me company, or — ? ❞
‘ something like that. ’ technically, she isn’t even allowed to ask him about the WEATHER without breaching protocol. a quick, passing appraisal of the room ; cramped, sparsely furnished, as these places tend to be ; & she aims for an empty chair. ‘ wish i’d brought a deck of cards. ’