( It's a good call, that explanation — I'm Cal was only going to earn him the same silent, blank stare as he wracked his brain trying furiously to figure out if he ever knew a Cal in the first place. If his memory's failing, if he had plans to meet up with someone he totally scrubbed on accident.
Consequently, his reaction to the explanation might be a little... weird. )
Oh, thank god.
( He closes his book and tucks it under the counter, because it's the polite thing to do when introducing a new and potentially better book into your home. )
Hello. Hi. I'm Jack.
( A beat. )
Obviously.
( Because it's on his nametag. Also, he introduced himself on the post in the first place. Also, Cal just said it. Quick, recover: )
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Consequently, his reaction to the explanation might be a little... weird. )
Oh, thank god.
( He closes his book and tucks it under the counter, because it's the polite thing to do when introducing a new and potentially better book into your home. )
Hello. Hi. I'm Jack.
( A beat. )
Obviously.
( Because it's on his nametag. Also, he introduced himself on the post in the first place. Also, Cal just said it. Quick, recover: )
Hi.
( Nailed it. )