ivan reluctantly gives her a nod and a squeeze of the hand before he leaves her, ambling over to the desk as if he's interested in whatever the guard is doing. only he gently steps on the power cord for the phone -- neatly and quietly cutting off the phone conversation. he's on the other side of the guard, so that if he looks up at him for an explanation, his back will be to elizabeth. )
What's up?
( he asks, as if he's inquiring about the status of a doctor. )
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ivan reluctantly gives her a nod and a squeeze of the hand before he leaves her, ambling over to the desk as if he's interested in whatever the guard is doing. only he gently steps on the power cord for the phone -- neatly and quietly cutting off the phone conversation. he's on the other side of the guard, so that if he looks up at him for an explanation, his back will be to elizabeth. )
What's up?
( he asks, as if he's inquiring about the status of a doctor. )