Of all the strange things to happen to Jamie today, this seems to throw him the most.
"You're mistaken," he says simply, giving her another smile.
It fades.
No one outside of his immediate circle has ever mentioned Milliways in his presence. Its existence has long been a secret kept not by necessity, but common sense.
He returns to the road, eyes taking on a dreamy look as he studies the top of the hill he'd been walking towards, and scuffs at its surface with the toe of one well-worn brown boot.
"I've been at home for the better part of a month," he tells her, "and nowhere else. But I'm pleased to make your acquaintance, Eleanor."
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"You're mistaken," he says simply, giving her another smile.
It fades.
No one outside of his immediate circle has ever mentioned Milliways in his presence. Its existence has long been a secret kept not by necessity, but common sense.
He returns to the road, eyes taking on a dreamy look as he studies the top of the hill he'd been walking towards, and scuffs at its surface with the toe of one well-worn brown boot.
"I've been at home for the better part of a month," he tells her, "and nowhere else. But I'm pleased to make your acquaintance, Eleanor."