B-436: Zarg’s World, Downport, Restricted Environ, Prandial Bathroom
South is waiting at the table, both wines have been topped up, plates neatened and the entrees cleared away. The half-finished mains remain.
The cane is back in its box on the floor by his side.
South is staring at nothing into the middle distance, possibly thinking, possibly not. As Winta returns to the table he becomes animated again; stands while she sits.
That makes her smile.
She takes a sip of wine to steady herself.
“What were you thinking about? You looked miles away.”