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[failureisntachoice]

[ An automated voice speaks because someone hasn't bothered to set up a proper voicemail. The only part in her voice is her name. ] You have reached Agent Texas. Leave a message at the tone.

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[bestever]

[sssssiiiiiiIIIIIGH.] ... Everything, really. What else is new?

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[failureisntachoice]

Nothing. [ She's frowning to herself as she pauses a moment. ] How are you holding up?

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[bestever]

Uh. [... well, he wasn't expecting that.] Well enough, here. Things are kinda... Well, they're kinda going to shit, back there. But I guess it doesn't exactly matter here, huh?

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[failureisntachoice]

[ She sighs. ] No, there's not. Did you and Tucker get pulled out of the thick of it?

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[bestever]

Sssssssort of. It's complicated? It also sucks. So, you know. I'm just. Adjusting. [to being alive, still, for some reason.]

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[failureisntachoice]

[ She pauses as she considers her next question. Should she...? The pause drags on for a couple seconds longer before she offers in a carefully even tone, ] Do you need help adjusting?

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[bestever]

No! [... he realizes that he said that a little too fast, and reels back momentarily.] No, no. It's fine. I was just...

Expecting something else, I guess. No big.

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[failureisntachoice]

[ It is said too quickly, but she lets the 'no' stay. They live in the same house, she'll be around whether he likes it or not. ] What were you expecting? For me to have forgotten you?

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[bestever]

[that's......... a little too honest for epsilon.] No! No.

Ffffff, nah. I mean... It's not like everybody else has. Haha!

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[failureisntachoice]

[ Sorry Epsilon, she doesn't like to beat around the bush. ]

I get that Wash may have, but Tucker should remember you. Right?