An associate. [ Lockwood replies in a breezy manner that suggests he's used that term a little too often and a little too loosely in the past. There is something that passes across his dark eyes, a brief twinge as inwardly -at least- he acknowledges that he just did George a bad turn. George was his friend.
Seems it was still easier to acknowledge that within the safety of the company of his two friends, rather than to others. Lockwood was going to have to work on that. Later Lockwood was going to have to work on that.
Returning his full focus to what Zhao was saying, the younger man smiled warmly and nodded. ]
Of course. [ Respect and understanding about the story not being Zhao's to share. ] I apologize for intruding.
I was just going to make myself a bit of tea. Would you like some?
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Seems it was still easier to acknowledge that within the safety of the company of his two friends, rather than to others. Lockwood was going to have to work on that. Later Lockwood was going to have to work on that.
Returning his full focus to what Zhao was saying, the younger man smiled warmly and nodded. ]
Of course. [ Respect and understanding about the story not being Zhao's to share. ] I apologize for intruding.
I was just going to make myself a bit of tea. Would you like some?