[He's surprised to hear her. Shocked not to be brushed off. And he almost says no. But then.]
[Well. He's not heartless. He never was, exactly; just terrifically self-absorbed.]
[He switches to voice, even-toned. He doesn't sound afraid. He's terrified. He's in pain. But this is one thing he can do, being able to lie: he can be solid, some of the time.]
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[Well. He's not heartless. He never was, exactly; just terrifically self-absorbed.]
[He switches to voice, even-toned. He doesn't sound afraid. He's terrified. He's in pain. But this is one thing he can do, being able to lie: he can be solid, some of the time.]
I'll be there in ten.
Do you, um. Need anything.