Coasters

“So, we violated some pretty basic rules regarding interviewer-interviewee conduct,” he said. Annie had only half-listened to what he had said. What kind of wood was this? she wondered. “But that could make for an interesting article,” he said, “a postmodern, new-journalism method of celebrity profile.” Annie looked over at Eric. He wasn’t using a coaster for his mug of coffee. She slid one across the table and gestured toward his cup. He did not seem to understand and kept right on talking.”
― Kevin Wilson