‘Audra! Audra!’ He was moving quickly towards her, and she slowed down to a stop.
‘Dion,’ she called back through the open passenger window, ‘how are you?’
‘It’s good to see you!’ As he leaned in towards the window, dust particles projected forward, some catching in the back of Audrey’s throat and making her cough. In her peripheral view she saw Quin coming towards her.
‘Hello, Audrey.’ He stood beside Dion and removed the mask to below his chin. The fine layer of dust on his face accentuated the lines around his mouth and forehead and the ends of his eyelashes were tipped in white. ‘It is good to see you.’
isWhen he smiles, his eyes crinkle, she thought.
When he smiles, his eyes crinkleShe cleared her throat. ‘I was on my way to see Rosa and Beppe, to thank them... and both of you...
