Theo almost laughed at Oliver's kind refusal of repayment -- as if he'd really intended to offer anything in the first place. But instead he said, "That's good of you. I'll see if I come up with anything. Though, state I'm usually in, I wouldn't hold your breath."
"Thanks again." Theo raised the towel and went back to work on his hair, with mixed results. He wished he had a mirror. Well, he'd just have to get used to looking like a disaster till he found his way into a decent bathhouse.
"I'll do my best." A slightly cheeky smile. Theo didn't mind that Oliver had either missed or delicately refused Theo's intention of accompanying him to the bar. Oliver had saved his life; if he wanted a peaceful, Theo-free rest of his night -- and Theo had to admit that having him around wasn't exactly stress-free under most circumstances -- Theo could hardly blame him. Besides, Theo didn't really have the energy to scam his way into a drink tonight, not after all this. "See you around, Oliver."
{FIN}
can't say good morning without lying twice
