[video]

[deservesabone]

[the video is a portrait of contrast. Sam Merlotte looks haggard, worn... and a little apprehensive. He seems like he's trying to decide if he should be addressing anyone at all

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voice;

[payback]

[Oh? This is new and different. HE looks much different.]

Congratulations.

voice;

[deservesabone]

Thanks.

[Gizmo barks to inform Sam that he's stopped petting, si he scritches behind her ears in apology]

voice for now;

[payback]

... Are you all right?

[deservesabone]

[almost a laugh] Seems we're doomed to start every conversation this way.

[payback]

Well, are you?

[deservesabone]

I'll be fine. I'm free.

[payback]

[That's new. Or at least it seems new.]

Good.

[deservesabone]

...You're welcome by the bar sometime.

[payback]

... Where is it?

[deservesabone]

[he sends her a link.]

[payback]

Okay...

[deservesabone]

You don't have to.

[payback]

No, thank you, Sam, for inviting me.

[deservesabone]

Sure.

[payback]

[She'll miss him, actually, though she's glad he's free and... curious about what seems a sudden change in attitude. But is asking questions about that really any of her business?

Probably not.]

I'll see you around.

[deservesabone]

I hope so.