[LISTEN sometimes you just have this dusty slang kicking around...]
You mean how they stick by you?
[It makes him wonder exactly what the hell was going on in his life before this. He's got inklings, but nothing solid on the who's, what,s, where's, and why's.]
I wouldn't say you have an obligation to repay every kind gesture as they come. It's more...well, if you see your chance to do the same for them, then go help them out. Be there for them too when they're down and out. Or frankly, just keep them company. Isn't that the reason we all get together in the first place?
...Right now though, I think the biggest favour you could do them is rest up and recover. [He smiles. Coughs a little, throat hoarse from all the drowning he's done in the last 48 hours.] Ain't no way you're fit for shit while you're throwing up last week's dinner.
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You mean how they stick by you?
[It makes him wonder exactly what the hell was going on in his life before this. He's got inklings, but nothing solid on the who's, what,s, where's, and why's.]
I wouldn't say you have an obligation to repay every kind gesture as they come. It's more...well, if you see your chance to do the same for them, then go help them out. Be there for them too when they're down and out. Or frankly, just keep them company. Isn't that the reason we all get together in the first place?
...Right now though, I think the biggest favour you could do them is rest up and recover. [He smiles. Coughs a little, throat hoarse from all the drowning he's done in the last 48 hours.] Ain't no way you're fit for shit while you're throwing up last week's dinner.
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[But, leaning against Richie, thinking about what he's saying, and nodding a little.]
I want to be able to that. I'm just... I'm not very skilled at it. I can't always find the right words.
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