"Yes I am," Matt replied with a slight smile, "I hope it isn't bothering you." He leans against his stick and considers her. "I've been here a day or so. It's hard for me to tell sometimes since I'm used to city rhythms not anywhere like this."
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"Yes I am," Matt replied with a slight smile, "I hope it isn't bothering you." He leans against his stick and considers her. "I've been here a day or so. It's hard for me to tell sometimes since I'm used to city rhythms not anywhere like this."