Big quirked an eyebrow. "What, you couldn't cough up the cab fare and come see me yourself? I ain't gonna be saddled with all the legwork in this friendship, buddy." He shot back with false indignation, but after a moment his features relaxed into their usual laid-back expression. "Sorry man, I've been outta town. Just got back from DC today. It's this FTC bullshit again. Pansy-ass Democrats trying to score more advertising restrictions."