4; voice; instantly regrettable post

[harriedosborn]

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.

Comments

Voice

[harriedosborn]

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

Re: Voice

[magnetic_magpie]

You're welcome.

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

Voice

[harriedosborn]

You're a doctor or something?

Re: Voice

[magnetic_magpie]

A physician, yes.

Voice

[harriedosborn]

So if I ever have a heart-attack I just need to make it as far as the hallway and I'm okay. [ It's supposed to be a joke. ]

Re: Voice

[magnetic_magpie]

Pretty much.

[He takes it as one.]

Voice

[harriedosborn]

That's a relief.

Re: Voice

[magnetic_magpie]

In any group of Mutants, you'll typically find at least two with medical training. It's simply a life skill, like laundry.

Voice

[harriedosborn]

Oh. Bet that comes in handy.

Re: Voice

[magnetic_magpie]

Oh yes.

Voice

[harriedosborn]

Thanks for the advice. I feel a little better.

Re: Voice

[magnetic_magpie]

Good. Try to get some sleep too, okay?

Voice

[harriedosborn]

Sure. I have a lot to do tomorrow.

Re: Voice

[magnetic_magpie]

Okay. Good night Harry.

Voice

[harriedosborn]

Goodnight, sir.