[ Because he doesn't want everything to be doom and gloom and terrible all the time, he's reaching out to Alistair for a reason. Might be a bit of a silly one, but he's doing it anyway. ]

So, um—sod it. I've no idea if this is even really working right but. I did have a little more to share.

[ He can't leave it at that. That just sounds like it's more bad news. ]

Oh! It's not bad news. Swear on the Maker. [ There's a beat; he feels so stupid. ] It's Carver, by the way.