[That delays his response still longer, but eventually:]
all right
[Because sarcasm had seemed easier, but wasn't, as it turns out. It's been months, now--but it still feels raw, in a way he tries never to consider or think too hard on. Like a cut on the inside of your mouth that you keep bumping against. Fine, until you forget, and bump it again.]
no subject
all right
[Because sarcasm had seemed easier, but wasn't, as it turns out. It's been months, now--but it still feels raw, in a way he tries never to consider or think too hard on. Like a cut on the inside of your mouth that you keep bumping against. Fine, until you forget, and bump it again.]