[Spike isn't one to answer his messages often, unless it's certain people in particular, but for once it's not out of ignoring it that Sparkling doesn't get a reply. Spike gets this message toward the end of his own shift and between Vicious insisting that Spike check on Sparkling and report back to him (which Spike was going to do, he swears, they live in the same damn building why wouldn't he, but of course Vicious has to emphasize his focus is on the reporting back part of the equation—) and his own concern that yes, it is possible that Sparkling's calling out of work could be related to the growing deadly flower pandemic, he comes to the conclusion that he shouldn't waste too much time answering. With Vicious opting to cover the bar for the night, Spike retreats to the apartments to slink his way up to Sparkling's door.]
Hey. You awake in there?
[a pause. Keep it cool and casual. It could be nothing.]
no subject
Hey. You awake in there?
[a pause. Keep it cool and casual. It could be nothing.]
Taking the day off?