[The call comes late. Later than he'd like when it comes to bothering Archie, but at the same time he just feels...compelled to call the man.]

[Whether Archie answers or not, he doesn't give the man the chance to say anything when he hears something pick up.]

So...hey. Listen I know...I know things have been kind of strained between us lately. And...I'm sure that's mostly my fault. I know it's mostly my fault. But if you've got some time to just...I dunno. Listen? Or...I don't know. I know you've got a lot on your plate and you don't need my nonsense piling on making you hate this stupid world any more than you do but...

[He sounds anxious. Probably more anxious than Archie's ever heard him.]

If you're...I dunno. I'm at my office...heh...office...? Seriously...? I'm at Helix and I'd...

I could use my pal. Even if it's for a little bit. I'm sorry. I'm sorry for being selfish.