[ larry is cautious when he approaches, not because he doesn't trust gene but because he still doesn't trust himself in this city, not really —doesn't trust that he really isn't radioactive anymore, that it isn't going to just return at some point.
if he were a better man, he'd take himself far away from everyone he could ever hurt. he isn't, though. instead, he is knocking and then entering at gene's holler, taking in the lived-in, warm feel of the place. and the delicious smell permeating the air. ]
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if he were a better man, he'd take himself far away from everyone he could ever hurt. he isn't, though. instead, he is knocking and then entering at gene's holler, taking in the lived-in, warm feel of the place. and the delicious smell permeating the air. ]
It smells good.
[ and then ]
Are you all right?