[But he'd also assumed he'd get this call. He's not unprepared. The slow silence on his end of the line isn't intended to make her hang on his answer, it gives him time to piece together what can - could - be possible.]
I'll take a look. But I'm not making it a promise. It's a date, not a guarantee you'll score.
[So much depends on the state of her skin. On her control and whether this call comes before or after it slips.
too early;
[But he'd also assumed he'd get this call. He's not unprepared. The slow silence on his end of the line isn't intended to make her hang on his answer, it gives him time to piece together what can - could - be possible.]
I'll take a look. But I'm not making it a promise. It's a date, not a guarantee you'll score.
[So much depends on the state of her skin. On her control and whether this call comes before or after it slips.
But his guess is before. And that's impressive.]
And I'll expect payment.