[At that Asher pauses, worried for the other man. Keats will be able to hear it perhaps, the sound of shuffling beneath fabric, as the law student positions himself more comfortably before continuing.]

I don't need to hear it like that. Knowing that you're havin' a hard time isn't fun for me.

I'm not that messed up.

[Still, this is something.

Progress.]

Okay, so things haven't been goin' so great.

Is it just the zombie crap, or... Somethin' else?

[His head shakes on his end, although Keats can't see it.]

Did you get into a fight with anybody?