“I’d appreciate the retrofit, truly. She’s almost in the same condition now as when I got her, and being outmatched was more common than I’d like over the past few years. I’ll be ready when she is.”
The waitress gave Johnson a curt smile, her eyes drifting to his bandages.
She’s seen much worse, though. If that’s the case, I’m sure I can get sealed up just fine here.
“If you don’t mind, I’ll find my way to the clinic on my own after a few minutes. Never wanted to get too comfortable sitting here, but this bench is a welcome change.”
He turned to Cerulean.
“And while I’m down for the count, let me know where you picked up that tablet of yours. I’ve been too long without mine.”
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