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Calm
The opposite of excited and just slightly more awake than asleep.
Sitting on a bar stool and watching half a glass of Scotch eat away at four ice cubes. Swirling the glass makes a nice clinking sound.
An hour ago I might have had worries, but not anymore. Tomorrow, maybe, yes, most certainly, but tonight no such thoughts are on my mind.
Calm. Relaxed and in a charitable mood.
It's a shame you aren't here. I might be able to look you in the eye.