Wineglass in hand, I circled the periphery, idly studying the silver-framed photos of family and friends.

Aton idly studied them while the Captain handled the controls, trying to guess what part of the galaxy they were in.

She idly studied the big pistol he had left with her, fascinated by the blue gleam of the light on its dully polished steel.

The man lifted a telephone; Warren waited, idly studying airline and steamship posters.

But she had gone quiet again, idly studying the readouts on the copilot's console before her.

As the bombs were falling he drank some rum, idly studied the skyline, thought about gold.

Outsiders might be lurking there, idly studying the specimens through invisible walls.

Worthington glanced out the window, idly studying the buildings as they rolled past.

Frank strolled from cage to cage, idly studying the animals inside.

He lay down, enjoying the softness of the bed, idly studying the motif on the ceiling.