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[maskintape]

It's Tim. I guess I'm busy, so... Leave a message.

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day 078, afternoon - text - @claytonator

[dr_unconscious]

Brian's alive. Ginger found him on the eastern side of town, less than a day's walk from the convenience store that restocks food. It looks like he's doing well--talking, even, which is a little unusual. I'm not sure if that's a good thing but it's definitely different.

Sorry if this is abrupt. I just thought you would like to know if you didn't already.

[maskintape]

yeah
I know
sure certain aspects of friendship seem to be completely goddamn alien to you but letting people know you're ok after something like that is something even BRIAN can grasp
so

 

wait you mean he's talking out loud
w/his voice

[dr_unconscious]

[After what's happened to Rydia and his dread for what might happen to House, Clayton is too emotionally drained to really debate over The Tim Issue right now. He's here to deliver information about Brian. Leave everything else at the door. It's for the best.]

Sounded like it. He was still talking through his mask and in the sort of stilted way you would expect him to, but he wasn't incomprehensible. Definitely speaking words.

[maskintape]

aww
maybe admin gave him his voice like it took mine when I died
bless

why the hell do you have people reporting to you about brian anyway
I thought we told you to leave him the fuck alone

[dr_unconscious]

[An attempt was made. Keep it neutral, Epps. Don't cry.]

I'm sorry. It didn't look intentional; Ginger and Leon were headed east to investigate a house that might have sewing supplies for Ginger to use, and I guess Brian was going to the convenience store for more food. They must have ended up crossing paths at lockdown. Ginger calls me every night before bed and Brian caught her in the middle of it.

He left her and Leon this morning and they're headed back towards the clinic, not after him. I didn't tell Ginger that I knew him, and if I find out she's bugging him I'll tell her to stop.

[maskintape]

don't bother
he can look after himself
he doesn't need anybody telling people to back off him

[ EXCEPT TIM, WHITE KNIGHT EXTRAORDINAIRE ]

just concerned that he's talking at all
since afaik other me has spoken like once
ever
when in distress
but w/e it's not your concern is it

[dr_unconscious]

[Tim's whiteknighting is SUPER EFFECTIVE!! Clayton's attempt at not crying fails spectacularly.]

You're right.
Good luck, Tim.

[maskintape]

yeah thanks
stay safe

[ It's an automatic response, and when he realises what he's typed Tim's immediate urge is to send an additional message simply reading "j/k." Except that'd make him look about five years old, so he doesn't bother.

Besides. He has Brians to fuss over. Fussfuss. ]