§013 » contra proferentem (video)

[heelsandlaw]

[The video shows a hospital corridor. There's some chairs. On one of them sits Cameron - high heels, pencil skirt, blazer, cup of coffee clasped in both hands and her eyes tightly closed. Her mouth is moving silently.]

Ms Lynde? [A doctor speaking, and Cameron stands up and takes a few steps forward, towards the doctor who's face is carefully

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[axeofoath]

Cameron...? Excuse me, but--has something happened?

[axeofoath]

I-I suppose that's one way to look at it...[He's not so certain that makes the current situation any better, but he'll hardly argue it.]

Ah...I'm sure it doesn't need to be said, but--please, just don't go overboard.

[heelsandlaw]

Don't worry. I've never been one to drown my sorrows in alcohol.

[axeofoath]

[His reply comes just a little too quickly.] Y-yes, of course. There was no need for me to mention it.

[heelsandlaw]

[Don't worry, Gremio. She's grinning now.] You don't really believe me, do you.

[axeofoath]

[Caught! He waves his hands a little sheepishly.] Ah, th-that is--I didn't mean to imply that you would drink too much, or become ill, or-

...M-my apologies, Cameron.

[heelsandlaw]

Don't worry about it. [He's amusing when he's flustered, he is.]

[axeofoath]

Yes...but still...[Oh, and embarrassed he still is.] I-is there anything I can do for you?

[heelsandlaw]

Thanks for the offer, but it's fine, really.

[axeofoath]

If you're certain...In any case, please do take care.

[heelsandlaw]

I usually do. [Mostly.]