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[He should have known that Tim would fall prey to whatever had happened. He was, after all, susceptible to hallucinations and invasions of his mind.

Guilt rises strong for leaving it so long before checking when his friend has been suffering, maybe even needed his help however much he denied it, and he's not about to allow a deflection.]

What happened to you, Tim?

saw some stuff is all
got off pretty lightly tbh
jay went all vegetable on me and brian kept like
skipping around

took us a while to even notice anything was up with him tbh
just reminded me of back home lmao

[ Ah yes, the fabled counter-deflection

SURELY THIS TIME IT WILL WORK??? ]

[Dream on, sadburns.

As if it weren't enough for any of the three to be in need of help, it had to happened all at the same time so that they were doubtess useless to one another.]

I'm sorry I wasn't there to help.

[The apology is genuine, and not just meant for him. He's sorry he couldn't be there to help any of them.]

Are they okay now, Jay and Tim? Are you?

dude ofc
we're all fine
magical mystery shots fixed it all up as always
brian's wandered off by himself again but that's just
you know
brians gonna brian

[ SEE IT'S ALL OK. Even if Tim now knows for sure that That Motherfucker Alex Kralie wasn't lying, and one day he's going to stab Alex in the throat and pass out in a mess of blood and tears.

But that's fine, everything is fine. ]

were you one of the people who just blacked out for the whole thing
explains a lot

Yeah, I was.

[He had been silent over the network well before that too, but at least this gives him an excuse so further answers might not be prodded into.]

I guess it was pretty annoying for Brother and Greed to have to try and carry me around, they couldn't even take me apart like last time it happened to make it easier.

[Uh, whoops. Forget he mentioned blackout spells were something he has even without Snowhell to deal with.]

last time
wow
never took you for a fainting damsel type in your spare time
you get a case of the vapors often?

[ Wrapping concern in teasing is, ofc, how Tim works. IT'S LESS UNCOMFORTABLE FOR EVERYONE OKAY ]

and I wouldn't worry about your bro and junk tbh
they probably used you as a sled
I know *I* would've

[ T I M ]

[You know what? That elicits a genuine laugh from him.]

I'll make sure to tell him to do that next time, they could load me with supplies and everything.

[He has no problem with that. And let's pretend Tim didn't ask about his fainting fits, he will practise that art of avoidance also.]

you mean they DIDN'T do it? what a goddamn waste
I hope they at least turned you into like
a makeshift icebox or something while you were out
tho if there IS a next time there's still a chance for them to try it right
how likely is that

[ TWO CAN PLAY THE POKEY PRYING GAME, FUCKER ]

[R u d e.

No poking and prying, that's Al's job. Gosh.]

I'm not sure.

[And moving right along.]

Did your usual medication help at all with what happened?

[ Wow Al. WOW. Redirection successful u lil shit ]

uh idk
running kinda low on meds atm
couldn't exactly afford to take more to try and fix things up so

[ Read: he ran out, like, a week ago. AWESOME. ]

[He learned from the master, redirection is a win.

But that does make him concerned, especially given Tim's propensity to wig out when he has run out of meds.]

I think I'm going to be heading near the pharmacy soon. If I find anything, I'll keep it for you, okay? There'll be some around somewhere, they haven't-- they haven't let you run out before now, have they?

I've run out a couple times
it's been my own fault before tho
last couple of times I was in the pharmacy I didn't find anything and since I'm sharing w/brian now
yeeeah
getting p tight
so if you DO spot my pills that'd be appreciated or w/e

[ RED ALERT TIM IS KIND OF ASKING FOR HELP SOUND THE ALARMS ]

[What--?! What is this? Is Tim dying or something?]

R-Right! You can count on me, I'll find you some. And if the others don't want to come with me, then I'll go alone.

[What have you done? Given him a mission now.]

uh no
no special efforts
no trips alone
start with that junk and I'll never feel safe asking you for stuff again jfc
IF you go that way keep your eyes open
god I'm regretting this already

Don't worry about me, I'm pretty hard to hurt.

[Says the guy who just admitted to fainting fits.]

I was going that way anyway, no special trips, I promise. It's just I'll make absolutely sure to look closely now.

[He's totally making a special trip.]

yeah sure
I remember you saying that right before you got sick way back when
good times
meaning don't push it you giant metal ass
jfc
also thanks I guess but I rescind that if you get yourself eaten or w/e

Right, I'll remember that.

[He chuckles, not at all phased by Tim's rubbish threats.]

Are you going to be okay until then? I don't-- I don't know what it's like without medication.

[Basically, does he have to come and help babysit your ass.]

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