[she tried to sound even, but there was clearly still emotion in her voice]
H-hey, Athena! Myriam Scuttlebutt, here. Just wanted to call and... uh... let you know that... y'know, things are good. H-Hope you're feeling better. Kahk-kahk...
I, uh... really hope you don't wear the box, y'know? That is, if some jerk with white hair tries to force you to do it. I-In fact, if you don't think you'll need it, I can take it back. I can always find a use for one... kahk-kahk-kahk.
--Anyway! The newspaper is almost ready to launch! I'll be by tomorrow to leave some copies at the Little Sister. Don't think I've let you off the hook for that!
We're still scrambling to fill space, so if you've got any leads on a new scoop, call me back!
voice; [midday on 1/2]
H-hey, Athena! Myriam Scuttlebutt, here. Just wanted to call and... uh... let you know that... y'know, things are good. H-Hope you're feeling better. Kahk-kahk...
I, uh... really hope you don't wear the box, y'know? That is, if some jerk with white hair tries to force you to do it. I-In fact, if you don't think you'll need it, I can take it back. I can always find a use for one... kahk-kahk-kahk.
--Anyway! The newspaper is almost ready to launch! I'll be by tomorrow to leave some copies at the Little Sister. Don't think I've let you off the hook for that!
We're still scrambling to fill space, so if you've got any leads on a new scoop, call me back!
[pause]
...okay, bye.
[click]