> Oh.

> You figured Task would have plugged you in. Is that why ze kept plugging you in? To talk to you?

> The implication that Task doesn't want to talk to you anymore makes you feel nauseous.

> Was it because of your big fight? Does ve not care about you anymore?

> Eggpet is staring at you. Apparently she said something. It's not like you were paying attention.

> You manage to spit out an "OK." Looks like you pissed her off even more.

> Sorry. Angered her. You shouldn't use crass words at the dinner table.

> Eggpet moves gently as she speaks. The only words that stick out are Task's name and the word cruel. Isn't that what your... Friend said? You don't bother to respond. She looks even angrier.

> "I just, y'know. Wanted to come over and say that, since Phyllis was our mutual friend, he-"

> You bristle immediately, not even waiting for her to finish.

> "PHYLLIS? WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT PHYLLIS?"

> It comes out more as a whine then a question.