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I'm fine, Willow.

[ His slightly tired but still steady tone might even make it sound like that's true. ]

I'm more worried about you. Don't think you have to fix the situation just because you might be able to.

[ Even Ford knows how hypocritical that probably sounds coming from him - but even so, he feels like it has to be said. ]

[frogfear]

Honestly, things are rough right now, but it'll be okay. You don't have to worry about me.

[She absolutely does feel like she has to fix the situation, especially since she feels like she's made it about a thousand times worse. She's not even going to try to hide it.]

This is pretty much another Tuesday in Sunnydale.

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[ Well, that's the answer he expected. He won't try to talk her out of it further. ]

Alright.

Take care of yourself, Willow - and contact me if there's anything else you need assistance with.

[frogfear]

Thanks, I will. I promise.

[There's warmth in her tone as she answers. Ford's concern is appreciated, of course, but she appreciates his acceptance even more.]

That goes for you too - and I'll send back anything useful I find. Maybe it'll help Mabel some day.