ic contact;

[deadtective]

"Well, you reached me, but I'm obviously not answering right now. Leave a message and if I'm not avoiding you I'll get back as soon as I can."

Comments

[deadtective]

[she thinks about commenting on how he currently sounds like he's gargling gravel just to be annoying, but the content of his message grabs her attention too forcefully.]

You must be pretty desperate if you're asking me for anything. [a beat] What is it?