[distant sound of air handlers recirculating room air]
[sniff]
[chair sqeek]
[cough]
"Did you say something?"
"No just clearing my throat. Sorry"
"Oh, OK"
[sound of magazine page turning]
[time passing]
"Want to talk about the new album?"
"No, we probably shouldn't."
"Yeah, I guess you're right."
[nearly-inaudible drone of distant traffic]
[breathing]
"How about that Leeds show? Want to talk about that?"
"Not officially announced yet, so, no."
"I see. Yes that would be innappropriate."
[chair squeek]
[rustle]
[clock ticking]
"So sit quietly then?"
"Yes. That really is the best, don't you think? Not a lot of annoying talking about things we don't like."
"Yes. This is just how we like it."
[protons decaying]
[the sound of dust settling]