[a nod against his shoulder, albeit a reluctant one, as he leans closer]
...I'm still sorry.
[and then the coughing fit starts and, sorry, they need to stop for a second so he can get this out of the way and catch a few wheezy breaths afterwards]
[with just a hint of his usual humor, though not nearly at regular volume-]
no subject
...I'm still sorry.
[and then the coughing fit starts and, sorry, they need to stop for a second so he can get this out of the way and catch a few wheezy breaths afterwards]
[with just a hint of his usual humor, though not nearly at regular volume-]
...this sucks.