[ Bastien smiles and gives a wobbly half-agreeing sort of nod. He loves it alone, but it certainly isn’t harmed by contrast with something sweeter. ]
I hope he is doing well, [ he says, instead of asking whether he is, to leave her the option of keeping quiet without lying. ] And your journey back was calm?
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I hope he is doing well, [ he says, instead of asking whether he is, to leave her the option of keeping quiet without lying. ] And your journey back was calm?