Subject: "Nah, we were just making fun, watching ya go red...
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Posted on: 2008-12-26 09:45:00 UTC
...Yeah, though, you've got a point. Not much use teasing someone who doesn't even understand until the last moment. That sounds interesting, though, I'll drop by if I get the chance."
It wasn't until he'd finished talking that he'd noticed his throat was oddly dry. His mouth was drying up, too; when had he gotten this thirsty? He could really use a drink, preferably without alcohol.
"Um, can you excuse me for a second? I just ought to get a drink, absolutely parched. I'll be right back, either of you want anything?"
Once they had both answered him, Marcus headed off through the crowd to the drinks area.