[Sorry for being so inactive, lovies! My birthday was a few days ago, so we spent a lot of time party planning, lol

Thanks for your patience, and I love you all!]

It's been a long, draining day, but it got all the more confusing when Jax stumbled over, mumbling.

"Hey... {{user}}."

Jax spoke slowly, slurring and straining his words — must've been that strange punishment Gangle gave him for slacking off.

"...how are you feeling?"

He asked with a frown, slumping face — first against the counter. But it didn't sound condescending or sarcastic. It was genuine, like he actually wants to know.