Lost Connection •Gaurance FF•

Lost Connection (Chapter 7)~The Slurring Of Words

A/N: Thank you guys for 1k reads! :) Enjoy the chapter! ~Car

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Garroth's POV

As I'm walking to work, I feel my phone go off in my pocket. I look up at the hospital, it not being much more of a walk. I pick my phone and see Laurance calling me. I press the accept button.

"Hello?" I say into the phone.

"Garroth, Garroth! It's great to see you!" Laurance exclaims rather cheerfully. His voice seems over exaggerated.

"Laurance, is everything alright?" I ask.

"Yuuup. Yiipppyyy-Skiiiipppyy." Laurance slurs his words.

He's just what I suspected. Drunk. "Laurance, are you drunk?" I ask.

"Pfft, noooooo!" He slurs.

"Laurance, you're drunk. I'm coming over now." I state.

"Nooooooo! Immm aaa big boyyy. I can take careeee of myseelff." He says.

"Nope. I'm coming over now. End of conversation." I state firmly.

"Buutt Garr--" I cut him off by ending the phone call.

I call my boss, Zoey Elf.

"Hi, Garroth!" She exclaims in her normal, happy and gentle tone.

"Zoey! Hi! I have a question." I get straight to the point.

"What is it?" Zoey asks.

"Well, one of my good friends is drunk right now and I need to make sure that he's not doing anything crazy... Can you have someone fill for me, please?" I explain.

"Oh, of course! Take all the time you need." Zoey says.

I smile, "Thanks, Zoe." I thank.

"No need to thank me. Now, get to your friend! But first, look up at the skywalk in the east wing." She instructs.

I look up and see Zoey on her phone, looking down at me with a smile on her face. Zoey's smile grows as she waves at me, "Hi!!" She exclaims from the phone.

I smile as well, "Hello!!" I greet. I start to wave. Zoey giggles, "Now, you get on your way. I have you covered." She says.

"Thanks." I reply.

"No need to thank me. Go! Go! Go!" She exclaims.

I wave on last time, then start running, "Bye, Zoey!" I exclaim.

"Bye, Garroth!" She replies.

I hang up and stuff my phone in my pocket. If I remember correctly, Laurance's house should be right around the corner... I run faster than any skateboarder on the street. I get to Laurance's condo building in about 10 seconds. I burst thru the door and completely ignore the bellman. I get into the elevator, but then remember that I don't know Laurance's condo number. 

I run out before the doors close, "Uhh, what condo is Laurance Zvhal's?" I ask. 

The bellman foes through some papers, "Why?" He questions. 

"I'm Lauance's old friend. I need to see him." I explain. 

The bellman looks up at me with a suspicious look on his face. He scans my facial features, then nods in approval, "You seem genuine. It's either that, or you're a good liar. I'm going to go with the first one... Laurance's condo room is 1523." He informs. 

"Thank you." I thank. 

The bellman nods, then I'm off to the elevator. As the elevator heads up multiple floors, I chant Laurance's room number over and over again, "1523. 1523. 1523." I chant that a couple more times before the elevator door opens at floor 15. 

I bolt down the hallway in the direction of his room. I pound my fist on the door, "Laurance, open up!" I exclaim. 

"Go away, grandpaa!" He commands. 

I mess with the doorknob, "Laurance! Let me--" I open the door. 

Huh, I guess it wasn't locked, "Hahahahaha. I knew you would find that out sooner or later. I was just waiting to see how looonngg." Laurance giggles. 

On a normal occasion, this would be cute, but Laurance is drunk. Laurance's cuteness is the last thing on my mind right now. I pick Laurance up bridal style and take him to what I think is his room. In his room, an empty bottle of alcohol lays on the floor. I sigh and pick it up after laying Laurance in his bed. 

I turn the light out and start to walk out when he says something, "Don't leave." Laurance pleads. 

I look back at him, "You need your rest. Good night." I turn my head. 

I walk out and close the door. Guess it's time to start cleaning this place before Cadenza flips... Laurance.. Tomorrow's going to hit you like a truck.