[he can't do this brain-written stuff anymore. it's too weird, especially when they're talking about something so emotionally charged. she'll hear his voice now, loud and clear. a little tired. a little scared.]

Nah, y' weren't. But I figured if you had someone from your place to talk about all your shit with, then -- they'd get it better than me. I mean - I'd get that, if you did. If that was - I mean -

Fuck. I pegged you wrong, but not 'cuz I think yer an asshole. I'm - I'm used t' everyone else in the world bein' an asshole. It's ... y'know. Reflex. Shoot first, think never.