[Voice]

[espigeonage]

[Julien is being so careful to keep his voice light, but someone sensitive might pick up the sheathed edge. He's irritated.]

Okay, I hate asking this, but can I completely take over anyone's hot tub or like... small pool? Something not chlorinated. Or would help me set up and fill one of those largish inflatable pools on their property somewhere.

[Pause. Yeah, he probably should provide a reason.]

It looks like I'm molting. It's - annoying.

Comments

[espigeonage]

Heh. It's a small world. Are you the nephew he didn't want knowing he was numbered?

[Fortunately Liam seems easier to get on with than Teagan - Julien likes Teagan, but Julien likes everyone.]

Kind of a ways to walk. Hmm.

[arrowpoint]

Yep.

[Said dryly. That was still a sour subject.]

Well, I usually bike or if I really have to I take a bus, but... you're being all feathery right now, right? You got a friend you can give you a ride? ...not that I advocate for cars or anything, but I think when you've got this kind of a problem it's cool.

[espigeonage]

Ah. That must've been awkward.

I'm thinking of who I can ask with a big enough back seat. I get too many stares on the bus and today I don't think I can just be patient... okay, well, date and time?

[arrowpoint]

Whenever you want really, but I have work until four most days. I can give you my cell though, and you can call me if you find a ride, how's that?

[Already he's beginning to type in a phone number.]

[espigeonage]

Sure... how's today, then?

I can't bathe as often as I used to since it's such a big hassle.

[arrowpoint]

That's cool, I'm at home anyway. Give me a call when you can get a ride, and uh... hope you feel better, man.

[espigeonage]

Thanks... yeah, me too.

[He'll call in a few hours.]