>["Hello?"]
["Hi"]<
Nil was the first to text me an hour ago. I find it easier to talk via text; it really takes the emotional input out of the words.
*Ding*
Huh?
I opened my phone, revealing a new message from Nil.
>["Hey, Kea. Would you mind cooking again today?"]
…
Oh… But… Even if I didn't want to… I can't refuse… Damn it.
["Sure, may I ask why?"]<
Almost in an instant, my phone buzzed.
>["I'm not feeling too well right now."]
Oh. That sucks, now I feel bad for questioning whether I should or shouldn't…
["Well, I hope you feel better soon."]<
This is stuff I'd never be able to say in person.