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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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How what starts...?

Losing your mind. First the memory slips, then everything else!

I don't know if I'd go that far.

[His grin widens.]

Take it from a fella who knows.

[ A little visibly unsettled. That face looks distressingly familiar. ]

Everyone forgets something important at least once in their life.

I forgot my birthday once...

And what happened? [ Pauses. ] I also remembered my birthday the next day, just so you know.

I still can't remember what the devil it is.

I like to think I'm a winter baby.

Er... well, if you are, happy birthday?

Aw, thanks, pal.

So, what's the matter eh? Why so stressed out? Stress is a killer, you know.

I'm not stressed. I'm great. Who doesn't love premature hangovers?

C'mon. Talk to your pal Joker.

What's there to say? My best friends forgot my birthday and I embarrassed myself getting angry about it.

Well, heck, that's nothing to be embarrassed about! What sorta friends forget a chap's birthday?

Busy ones. It's no big.

Nonsense. Close friends wouldn't forget. They'd make time. Don't you think?

[ He wrinkles his nose. ]

It's okay. I already told them it was fine.

Bah! With an attitude like that, no wonder people walk all over you.

Hey, I'm not some kind of doormat. I just -- I'm tired of being angry, that's all.

Hey, sometimes a fella has to be angry! Let it all out, I say. Or you might get an ulcer.

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Trust me, last time I-- I think it's better to just live and let go sometimes.

Last time you what?

The last time I lost it a little bit.

Break the toaster?

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