Faded Glory

"I-Is that... Really okay?" It took Bernard a long moment before he finally found his voice again.

His words came out shaky, betraying his emotions.

Elara gave him a calm, almost detached glance. "Do you have a dollar?"

"Huh?" Bernard was taken aback.

Julian, knowing precisely what she meant, added coolly, "A dollar. Coin or bill, doesn't matter."

"Yes, yes, I have one," Bernard replied quickly.