[Major Sholto's voice layers over Alfie's with that first barked command and for a moment, John has no idea if Alfie actually spoke or if it was just in his head. He doesn't even bother with looking at Alfie as the other man continues. John's gaze scans the shed, noting each person. Sholto's not visually there. Why would he be? He's not really in Norfinbury. Definitely not.
Alfie's said something that John has to mentally rewind and process as he finally turns his attention back to the other man. The response is delayed and his gaze is distant. Alfie might well be used to seeing men who aren't entirely there in the present moment.]
I don't want to sleep... [There's less bite in it now, at least. John has the good grace to be embarrassed by his outburst, but he's still agitated enough not to apologize for it.] I'll sleep tomorrow night. [Maybe compromise will work better.]
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Alfie's said something that John has to mentally rewind and process as he finally turns his attention back to the other man. The response is delayed and his gaze is distant. Alfie might well be used to seeing men who aren't entirely there in the present moment.]
I don't want to sleep... [There's less bite in it now, at least. John has the good grace to be embarrassed by his outburst, but he's still agitated enough not to apologize for it.] I'll sleep tomorrow night. [Maybe compromise will work better.]