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2024-10-29 19:42:56Tuesday 27th April 2010
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Having just finished a particularly greasy breakfast in what referred to itself as a “restaurant” round the corner, Gary gets into the office earlier than anyone else, despite or because of the fact that he has not managed to get anything resembling sleep.
He is not surprised to discover that the only person there is David Oswald. He looks very bright and alert considering they have only left the Haunt just over five hours before, which is more than can be said for Gary.
“Good morning, Gary!” He says.
David is by no means chipper when he says it, but he manages to rile Gary.
“‘Good morning’, is that all you can say to me?”
David looks slightly downcast. “I’m sorry about Isabelle.”
“I don’t understand w
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