sirenspull | 4; voice; instantly regrettable post

So.

[ He's speaking a little slowly, the bitterness properly enunciated in the slight tipsy slur to his voice. ]

… You know. I wasn't going to think anything of it, I have way better things to be working on and thinking about, but the more I think about it the more it's really burning me up. I mean, I really wasn't going to think anything of it but then--

[ He clicks his tongue and pauses to take another sip of whatever he's drinking. ]

I think that's really great. Really. My dad never remembered my birthday and he always blamed it on the leap year, but -- but my birthday's the twenty-eighth, that's just bullshit, right? I -- I, um -- it's so stupid, I don't even know if they remember either because I'm pretty sure I'm supposed to be dead--

[ There's a clink as something breaks, and apparently spills as well. ]

Oopsie. What was I saying? Oh -- no, the worst part is I forgot about my birthday too! [ He laughs a little, quiet and forced and slightly whimpery. ] Usually Liz says it to me in the morning, but…

'm not sure what I'm trying to say actually. I'm just giving myself a headache.

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Good.

You home by yourself?

[He's not home either, but he's seconds from paging Peter to go check on him.]

As of right now. It's okay.

You know if you need something, one of us is home.

I said it's okay.

I don't disbelieve you.

[ Stiffly: ] Good. I just have a headache, that's all.

There are medical supplies - including sports drinks - in the meeting room on the first floor.

I've got water.

[Gently.]

You need the electrolytes, given you've been drinking. That will help your headache more.

Water's what I usually have.

Call it personal experience.

Everyone has personal experience of some kind. [ He pauses, aware how irritable he's being. ] If I go downstairs I'll think about it.

I meant with drinking. I have a few years and bottles on you, lad.

[It's still gentle. He understands.]

All right. Feel better.

Right. [ He exhales. ] I try not to drink, normally. But water's usually enough.

It might be. Depends on how much you've been drinking, what else you've consumed, and how long you've been drinking. I don't need to remind you not to take acetaminophen?

[ Dryly: ] Yeah. Don't worry, I know all about drinking and taking pills.

Good. Better safe than sorry.

[Liver failure isn't fun.]

That's why I don't even have any.

I keep a little of everything handy.

That works for some people.

I keep a supply for the household. And other medical supplies.

All downstairs?

Mostly. Jubilee has a kit as well.

Thanks for letting me know. [ He'll be sure to avoid it. :x ]

You're welcome.

[He keeps a count of what's in there, anyway.]

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