[Its Prior who reneges on the deal. John tosses him a name then, in a shock move, goes so far as to ask a question of him too. Three whole unprompted, unnecessary words. Prior doesn't want to let them get away. So he doesn't give a name back, yet. He pays John off with a once-over look as he sits, and a smile that looks easier than the question makes him feel.]

I was. [Now there's company. But there's more to the feeling than that.] I haven't been here long. It feels like I might not stay long, either. I don't know why.

[He laughs, a rush of breath in air.]

Probably sounds crazy. Do you ever feel like that? Like - time's short.