[The liquor's free and the company is good, most of the time. Ephemera's even had civil conversations with Washington, of all people. They were tenuous and sharp, but they happened. He was even sober for them.
He sips his coffee, glancing at Sweets. His own coffee is brewed strong, but very sweet. Ephemera likes sugar. He takes advantage of it when he can.]
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[The liquor's free and the company is good, most of the time. Ephemera's even had civil conversations with Washington, of all people. They were tenuous and sharp, but they happened. He was even sober for them.
He sips his coffee, glancing at Sweets. His own coffee is brewed strong, but very sweet. Ephemera likes sugar. He takes advantage of it when he can.]
You doing okay, doc?
[He shrugs. Looks away.]
Seems like a tough job, is all.