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I'll think of something to tell her if it comes to that.
[He doesn't like lying to his friends, but he doesn't want them worrying about him. It's not like they can change anything.]
Anyway, I should probably let you go. [He has to pick up some marshmallows for the aforementioned magician in this mess because he's the bestest friend ever.] I'll see you in a little while, okay?