He still doesn't look up. It's true... one way or another, this isn't going to last forever. He can feel it in the air, practically vibrating against his skin. Things are going to change soon, in a big way, and it's foolish to think any different.

One deep breath. Then another. "Something's going to break. Maybe it'll be me. Maybe it'll be you.... maybe it'll be our bosses' patience with us. I don't want to risk which comes first."