It is the truth. There's no need to waste time pressing for certainties. But the elimination of that question leaves room for all the other jangling inquiries to crowd in (Is she hurt? Is she alone? How did she arrive? Is she—) to the point where John can't say anything at all.
A single observation slices through everything, coming to the forefront: It's going to take me so long to get to them. ]
crystal;
Come immediately to the division office.
no subject
What's wrong?
no subject
Then:]
She's alive. She's here.
no subject
It is the truth. There's no need to waste time pressing for certainties. But the elimination of that question leaves room for all the other jangling inquiries to crowd in (Is she hurt? Is she alone? How did she arrive? Is she—) to the point where John can't say anything at all.
A single observation slices through everything, coming to the forefront: It's going to take me so long to get to them. ]
I'm coming.
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[Everything else will be served better by being said in person.]