... I guess she's... really not coming back this time. [The pause is long, painful] She's better off at home anyway, isn't she? Safer... doing what she enjoys. I should be grateful that she found a way back...
I should be happy for her.
[He sounds tired, almost exhausted to the bone, but there's a hint of a smile in his voice]
Is anyone else having strange dreams? What an odd week this has been, really.
Oh! Thank you for the tea, and the extra ammo. Whoever dropped it off... Well, thank you. I was all out of tea.
... I won't be in the high school for a little while. A few days, actually. If anyone needs me, call me, but I'm afraid I won't really be available to travel anywhere.
Don't worry....
Everything's fine.