[In some kind of cosmic justice, he does look a little bit less — that, now. Not shy but heading that way, a touch less certain of himself even in the safest place he knows, with the safest person he knows. He pushes himself to stand a little straighter against the counter, giving Joseph a curious look.]
I was surprised, that's all. That you did something so . . .
no subject
[Is that what we're calling it? Okay. Well.]
[In some kind of cosmic justice, he does look a little bit less — that, now. Not shy but heading that way, a touch less certain of himself even in the safest place he knows, with the safest person he knows. He pushes himself to stand a little straighter against the counter, giving Joseph a curious look.]
I was surprised, that's all. That you did something so . . .
[What's the word. He has to search.]
Thoughtful.