[Muriel isn't any better at starting conversation, honestly. He hasn't noticed the stranger's idiosyncrasies, avoiding eye contact and interaction in general as much as he does. Some interaction is impossible to avoid when they're working together, though, green eyes darting over to the other man as they pause for rest, then turning back to stare at the ground.
As the quiet prolongs, he eventually relaxes, just a little bit. It's nice to not be expected to speak.]
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As the quiet prolongs, he eventually relaxes, just a little bit. It's nice to not be expected to speak.]