Oh, hello. [ The differences are subtle, but for someone designed and trained to notice the smallest details, they're a bit more glaringly apparent. Last time K hadn't felt it was really appropriate to comment on or ask if something was wrong, but it's different now that he's on more — friendly? terms with Alfie and Royce both. ]
Are you doing all right? [ It isn't the polite smalltalk how are you; his concern is obvious. ]
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Are you doing all right? [ It isn't the polite smalltalk how are you; his concern is obvious. ]