[Unneeded. Unwanted. Hendrik's answer remains courteous but affords the impression his stay is to be short and bittersweet. The two of them continuing to speak to each other without being in the same room; sharing words that hardly matter when all's said and done.
His reply comes quick, swifter than the last. Perhaps he has been expecting his old friend to raise the issue of where he might stay.]
I do not believe a man should cut and run when he owes another his gratitude. Whilst I hardly owe you honour, I can at least acknowledge your hand for hauling me out of that idiotic spectacle.
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His reply comes quick, swifter than the last. Perhaps he has been expecting his old friend to raise the issue of where he might stay.]
I do not believe a man should cut and run when he owes another his gratitude. Whilst I hardly owe you honour, I can at least acknowledge your hand for hauling me out of that idiotic spectacle.