Leaving sounds

Much quiet now as the work-day ends. Loud, easily heard voices slightly down the hallway, seem isolated in the suite space. "Yes, sir!", strange to hear, must be a visiting consultant. Throat clearing, cell phone jingle rings once, modest call of another's name; indications there are people seated in the silence. Digital clock ticks by blinking colon (e.g., 4:59).

Time to go.