[He's not in much of a joking mood, as casual and sarcastic as he tried to be. It's tempting to answer by hanging up and tossing the phone to the floor so he doesn't have to worry about being disturbed in his misery, even though this had worked out very much in his favor. That's mostly what keeps him from listening to impulse. After a pause, he manages a mumble.]
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Anything from th'al -- alchemist?