I don't know. I always thought in times like these, people liked drinking? [ Deadpan humor is good, even at this moment. Especially at this moment, because that's really all that is keeping Nate from panicking again, even if his 'jokes' come up short.
He speaks out a blatant lie. ] Yeah - I'm alright. Just a few scratches. I got lucky, I guess. [ And something that felt bloody torn</i>, but. Details. He wasn't dead, at least.
And he's forcing a crooked smirk, though that complement will be remembered. ] I had some practice. </small> A beat. </small>] How do I follow them?