[The response doesn't come right away. Holland's been in a daze for the better part of the day, and when he finally takes note of the message he isn't much in the mood for talking. If there's one thing Holland loathes, it's discussing his problems.
But Barnaby's been good to him so far, and the thought of leaving the message totally ignored starts to nag at him. Eventually:]
FROM: novak.holland@cdc.org
Unless you got advice for bouncing back after something like this, doubt there's much you can do.
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But Barnaby's been good to him so far, and the thought of leaving the message totally ignored starts to nag at him. Eventually:]
FROM: novak.holland@cdc.org
Unless you got advice for bouncing back after something like this, doubt there's much you can do.
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Considering that I'm all too familiar with the process, I do.
FROM: brooksjr.barnaby@cdc.org
Drink plenty of fluids. If you have anything high in sugar to help keep energy levels up, I'd suggest taking them now.
FROM: brooksjr.barnaby@cdc.org
Otherwise, sleep if you can afford to.
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Damn. Guess this isn't the first time the higher ups have played this card, then.
[Starting to learn that this sort of thing shouldn't be much of a surprise.]
FROM: novak.holland@cdc.org
And... noted. Sleep's about all I can manage to do right now anyway. Even though I hate just lying around.
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It is the second that I know of. The first time, it happened only to Red team.
FROM: brooksjr.barnaby@cdc.org
You will feel it for a few days, but with proper rest it should be fine soon.