Hey, while I've got you captive, I've got to confess something. I should have helped you with Wilcox at the first department meeting. I've felt bad about it since then."
Darcy wants to have this conversation? Now?
To buy some time to think, you glance around the table. Dr. Ellison's giving Darcy a sharp look. Darcy is oblivious.
You let go of the rock and put both hands on the table. Darcy looks from your hands to your face. She leans close. "Fine."
The two of you spend an excruciating ten minutes listening to Dr. Lewis ramble on before closing his remarks with, "Enjoy the rest of our party!"
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