[It's true, and to be fair, their little problem (whether or not it's ceased to be one) pales in comparison to the ones they faced over the past few days. He's right not to address it right now, because MAN, so not the time.]
[Buuut Heather doesn't know that-- and to use a somewhat odd metaphor, if her thought process is normally an off-kilter but still-sensible knitting project, right now it's just a giant tangle of yarn. It's hard to know what to make of ANYTHING.]
[And not to mention... her family and friends are nearby. Which is why she lowers her voice when she answers-- quite frankly another incriminating sign in and of itself. There's even a rustle of what can only be blankets as she curls up tighter, tugging them more firmly over her head in hopes they'll muffle what she's saying to the outside world.]
[audio, earlier]
[Buuut Heather doesn't know that-- and to use a somewhat odd metaphor, if her thought process is normally an off-kilter but still-sensible knitting project, right now it's just a giant tangle of yarn. It's hard to know what to make of ANYTHING.]
[And not to mention... her family and friends are nearby. Which is why she lowers her voice when she answers-- quite frankly another incriminating sign in and of itself. There's even a rustle of what can only be blankets as she curls up tighter, tugging them more firmly over her head in hopes they'll muffle what she's saying to the outside world.]
That is the truth!
Just-- ... m'fine, okay?
Don't worry.
Please.