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Post by Meadowlark on Jun 9, 2011 21:39:57 GMT -8
"Macavity, It's Coricopat. I figured I should let you know. I won't be in today. I'm...not feeling well."
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Post by victoriousscarf on Jun 9, 2011 21:56:30 GMT -8
Mac paused, the silence stretching out for a long moment. "You... You're not feeling well?"
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Post by Meadowlark on Jun 9, 2011 21:57:51 GMT -8
"Yes, that is what I said."
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Post by victoriousscarf on Jun 9, 2011 22:07:24 GMT -8
Another long pause. "The world's not ending right? Nothing I should be made aware of?"
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Post by Meadowlark on Jun 9, 2011 22:09:53 GMT -8
"No. The world is not ending."
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Post by victoriousscarf on Jun 9, 2011 22:12:17 GMT -8
"Well that's reassurin'. So, what's goin' on then? You've never called in sick before in all the lon' years I've know you."
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Post by Meadowlark on Jun 9, 2011 22:25:46 GMT -8
Coricopat grit his teeth together replying tensely. "Well, I am today. I'll explain when I come in next."
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Post by victoriousscarf on Jun 9, 2011 22:29:14 GMT -8
"It's not the influenza breakin' out again is it?" Mac asked.
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Post by Meadowlark on Jun 9, 2011 22:42:54 GMT -8
"No, it's not influenza so I should be fine."
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Post by victoriousscarf on Jun 9, 2011 22:56:24 GMT -8
"Right. Now, you realize I'm not lettin' you han' up without tellin' me, right? It's not like I'm ta busy ta not show up at your house."
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Post by Meadowlark on Jun 9, 2011 23:02:14 GMT -8
Cori drew a deep breath, "Mac, do you remember the first time I told you you didn't want to ask?"
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Post by victoriousscarf on Jun 9, 2011 23:02:57 GMT -8
"The thin' with you and college?"
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Post by Meadowlark on Jun 9, 2011 23:05:22 GMT -8
"Yes that thing. I received a letter from an old classmate last night, letting me know that he'd died. I...won't be of any use for work tonight."
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Post by victoriousscarf on Jun 9, 2011 23:08:37 GMT -8
There was a long pause on the line. "Yeah. Alright. I'm sorry, Cor. Take the day easy then."
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Post by Meadowlark on Jun 9, 2011 23:09:51 GMT -8
"I...Thank you. I'll see you tomorrow. Take care, Mac."
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