Live and Let Duel

[Ben Berenson]

"Perish the thought," Ben said, shaking his head. "I suppose we'll have to see how far Skeeter's madness stretches." Though he doubted it would affect him personally very much, which was honestly Ben's main concern most of the time, whether he said so or not.

"I think I'd better get back to my work," he said, starting to rise from his seat. He was still in the annoying beginning stages of a new project, probably best not to stay away too long. "It was very pleasant chatting with you."