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[There's an unusually lengthy pause when the communicator goes on, a hesitation before Prydain mumbles, disoriented. For those who know him, it's far from his usual, perhaps overly-emphasized sure-footed confidence.]

I....I forgot what I was even going to say...

Oh! I....just need some space to think. I've been pacing around the apartment all morning, and probably driving you crazy, so I'm...just going to go out for a walk, and-

And I don't know how long. Umi, you're in charge till I get back.

Some days, it all just has to circle right back around to square one. Hnph...

I'll just go scrounge up some new Kool Aid...or something.