and physically REACTS to the voice, nearly springing off the bed in surprise. eyes darting around the room, he jumps the rest of the way up, gathers up all the books, and dumps them as neatly as possible on to the chaise lounge, his current book sitting on top.
then, zipping to the bathroom, he shuts the shower curtain, closes the toilet lid, rearranges a towel—and closes the door on the whole thing, for good measure.
there. clean. mostly. it was lucky the bed was already (always) made.
but what?? was she??? doing here????????
clearing his throat, he opens the door halfway, pauses, and nods to Anya.]
no subject
and physically REACTS to the voice, nearly springing off the bed in surprise. eyes darting around the room, he jumps the rest of the way up, gathers up all the books, and dumps them as neatly as possible on to the chaise lounge, his current book sitting on top.
then, zipping to the bathroom, he shuts the shower curtain, closes the toilet lid, rearranges a towel—and closes the door on the whole thing, for good measure.
there. clean. mostly. it was lucky the bed was already (always) made.
but what?? was she??? doing here????????
clearing his throat, he opens the door halfway, pauses, and nods to Anya.]
What do you want.
[NAILED it]