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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[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.]