[Of course they figured it out. They spent most of November and December compensating for it, with the disdain only tweens can truly muster.]

I need to talk to him. But I suppose that will come when I return. Regardless, Crow, we're not here to talk about me. Your evasions will not work.

[Because he's wise to those games now. Ask about his problems and he will decline to discuss them.]

That guy upset you, you were saying. With his intransigent bullshit.