[interesting, the boy says, and five slants him a glance. it's an honest answer, at least, if unexpected -- especially with the pervasive melancholy attitude, how poorly everyone's handling their deaths on display. then the boy goes on and five's eyebrows pull together briefly; he takes a sip of his drink, then says, ]
no subject
You're going to have to be more specific.
[ the old....what now. ]