[Of course she means now. Why wouldn't she? The clearing of that hurdle somehow seems that much more insurmountable because of the lack of preparation, despite the fact that they must have...should have expected this. Should have seen it coming.]
[Another pause before they can answer.]
ok
[But they'll have to take a little bit of time getting there.]
[Their hair's grown awfully tangled. Rummaging in search of a comb is too much, but they can work out the worst of the knots with their fingertips, trying to smooth down the unwashed strings into something at least vaguely presentable.]
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[Of course she means now. Why wouldn't she? The clearing of that hurdle somehow seems that much more insurmountable because of the lack of preparation, despite the fact that they must have...should have expected this. Should have seen it coming.]
[Another pause before they can answer.]
ok
[But they'll have to take a little bit of time getting there.]
[Their hair's grown awfully tangled. Rummaging in search of a comb is too much, but they can work out the worst of the knots with their fingertips, trying to smooth down the unwashed strings into something at least vaguely presentable.]
[They really are a mess without you, Partner.]