You had better be. There aren't any pillows in this house. [ Royce pulls his cloak closer. And he's quiet again, for a good while, unless Alfie speaks up again.
Of course, if there's no conversation, and neither of the inhabitants of the house seem particularly bothered, the place has to up the ante. Out of nowhere, Royce stiffens and immediately twists in his chair to look over his shoulder. There's nothing there, obviously, and it only takes about two seconds for Royce's expression to go from shocked to irritated.
Okay. He'll give the place credit. Wasn't expecting Merrick's voice. ]
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Of course, if there's no conversation, and neither of the inhabitants of the house seem particularly bothered, the place has to up the ante. Out of nowhere, Royce stiffens and immediately twists in his chair to look over his shoulder. There's nothing there, obviously, and it only takes about two seconds for Royce's expression to go from shocked to irritated.
Okay. He'll give the place credit. Wasn't expecting Merrick's voice. ]