[Otto's stomach clenches when he hears that Norman missed him. It shouldn't be a surprise, and it isn't, but hearing it voiced aloud still makes him nervous for reasons he can't quite describe. ...Or maybe it's excitement instead. He can't tell. So just as Norman did, he takes a quick sip of iced tea to try and mask the feeling. To settle it.
Quite frankly, the next topic of conversation won't be any easier on him. It helps that Norman's so lighthearted about it, at least. He can try to mimic that.]
... There's a lot to say about Bruno. [It's stated with a wry smile of his own.] He came to see me today. To talk about... Well, I'm sure you already know.
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Quite frankly, the next topic of conversation won't be any easier on him. It helps that Norman's so lighthearted about it, at least. He can try to mimic that.]
... There's a lot to say about Bruno. [It's stated with a wry smile of his own.] He came to see me today. To talk about... Well, I'm sure you already know.