Afternoon Quote by Kathy Reichs
““We're still going to Loggerhead this afternoon, right?” Hi glanced around, then dropped his voice. “For that...home movie thing?” I nodded. “We might as well deal with what we can. Let's take the afternoon shuttle. I'll think of an excuse for Kit, thought I'm open to suggestions.” “Ben?” Shelton asked. “Not today. I think the two of us need a little distance.” The bell rang. We gathered our things and headed for the door. “Tell Kit we're cutting a music video,” Hi suggested as we walked. “Something real gangster, so we need to smash-cut our dance routines. Lay down some visuals. We could offer to let him rap over the second verse.” I gave him a thumbs-up. “Foolproof. Anyone need a locker stop?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Bone Bed” by Kathy Reichs, 2015
Characters discuss a plan to create a fake music video as an alibi, showing improvisation and avoidance of confrontation.
In simple terms: They devise a fake music video to avoid a problem.
Key Takeaway
Use creativity to defuse tension.
Themes
strategy
avoidance
creativity
communication
Mood
anxious
playful
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- making excuses
- team planning
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
improvisation
conflict management
deception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does deception affect relationships?
- When is it okay to lie for convenience?
A Different Perspective
May damage trust if discovered.
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