Alex is lying facedown, so I nudge him with my foot which just gets a grunt. “Alex?” I ask again. “Hmmmm.” “You wanted my help. Are you on drugs?” I ask, realizing this is what it feels like when I invade someone’s mind that’s on something. “Nope.” “You are. Come on,” I say as I drag him up to his feet and give his face a little smack to get his attention. It’s like trying to keep a noodle standing. “You were so naked when I came in,” he says, then lets out a giggle. A literal giggle. “Are you high?” I ask. “Nooooo.” “You’re high.” “I am, in fact, not high. I tried to drown out the world by
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