[ Dick doesn't miss that for a second, but he doesn't take it personally as he orders the pizza one-handed, thoughtfully asking for anchovies on only half as he shifts boxes around. And once the phone is hung up: ]

So I might've done myself a favor with the boxes, at least. Been thinking about going out-patient. [ Haha, he's hilarious.

He sags down onto the sofa beside Loki at last, a little loose-limbed with uncharacteristic tiredness. ]

My kid brothers are in town now.