[ 53 ] semi-accidental voice | Japanese

[shockinglycool]

[ It's more like the communicator turns on by itself and he notices it; has the habit of speaking when it's on, but he can't find anything to say. Wants to just sit and stare into space, skip work, not talk to anyone. Can't do that. No matter how tempting. Swallows dryly, taps the device. Considers saying it anyway. When he speaks, he sounds more upset that anyone's probably ever heard him. ]

At least he...

[ ... ] ...I know you'll be able to. Never even a question. But I wish...

[ Silence, tapping, and then heavily: ] I'll still show up at work.