23.) voice.

[ijustlivehere]

[There's shallow breathing on the line, and maybe if you listen really closely, you might even be able to hear Neil gulp.]

Uh... don't think I'm goin' out today.

Sorry I'm missing work or whatever. I'm... not feeling... uh.

Just, can't.

[And that's it.]

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[designedtoparty]

Suit yourself. I'll slip someone a finger on your behalf.

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

Uh... thanks? I guess.

[designedtoparty]

Not a problem, man. That's what friends are for, right?

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

...Sure...

[Not on Neil's short list of what he thinks friends are for, but okay. He'll go with it. Especially because, hey, friend. Neil didn't have a clue Nathan considered him on of those.]