I've only read a handful of dialog-only stories, and in most of those with more than two people, there aren't enough clues to keep track of who's saying what.
I was a little squicky about using "...", but it wouldn't have worked with noncommittal noises. When I was writing it, those pauses were more changes in breathing pattern you'd hear across the phoneline, but aside from putting "hhhh."...I couldn't get it across without resorting to non-dialog. Thus, "..."
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Date: 2007-08-26 08:47 pm (UTC)I was a little squicky about using "...", but it wouldn't have worked with noncommittal noises. When I was writing it, those pauses were more changes in breathing pattern you'd hear across the phoneline, but aside from putting "hhhh."...I couldn't get it across without resorting to non-dialog. Thus, "..."
Glad you like the story!