Of course not, [ he says, like it's obvious. Dorian lets out a dark little chuckle before, ] Let's all recount our trauma solely to get those sweet, sweet views! Nothing can possibly go wrong. Have fun talking about our dead friends!
Thank you American legal system, [ he dryly responds.
As they talk, Dorian's attention still remains on his portrait, as if he's entranced. He's barely paid Misty any attention. It is becoming very obvious that just going to his attic and hanging around his portrait is something Dorian does on a regular basis. ]
[ For the first time in the conversation, he notices that Misty's there. Dorian blinks slightly, as if waking up from a little nap, before turning to her and asking, ]
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[And that conspicuous lack of detail is just about all the detail that she'll give.]
We were out there for nineteen months.
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I imagine the press tour when you were rescued was horrendous.
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They wanted us to appear on TV. Morning talk shows, you know. Nobody did, obviously.
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[Misty says, smiling wryly.]
Apparently the book sold really well.
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As they talk, Dorian's attention still remains on his portrait, as if he's entranced. He's barely paid Misty any attention. It is becoming very obvious that just going to his attic and hanging around his portrait is something Dorian does on a regular basis. ]
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[Which is an easy thing for someone who grew up moderately wealthy to say.]
-- and it certainly didn't make up for much, but it's been nice to have. I used it to travel, too.
[A pause.]
Dorian?
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Yeah?
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[There's curiosity and interest behind her concern, but the concern is at least still there.]