"I remember you being more talkative, but that feels like ages ago." She said. "I'd take you out for a drink, but... well, it's obvious, isn't it." She gave him a slight smile. "Just, if they'll let you, call me." She said, pulling out a peice of paper out and scrawling on it. She stood up handed it to the guard next to her, with a slightly worried expression. "He probably isn't going to talk back. I apologize for taking up your time..."Ben looked at her and nodded, not daring to say a word.
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Ben nodded "I can see that as well, you're not like the normal teenager" he said
(How long has it been since Carolyn escaped?)
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Viveka didn't respond. It wasn't the first time she had heard that.
(Ok, I'm gonna go for tonight. I got a new John Grisham novel to dig my fingers into!)