[He doesn't send a sticker back this time, possibly because he's just worn out his stickering cooldown for a little while, possibly because he's just basking in getting that sticker in return; maybe a combination of the above. They're real good at this KO'ing each other thing, somehow.]

Hmm. Yes, I think that's something beyond help.

[The wryness doesn't quite come across in text, and maybe that's a good thing. There's a pause because ah, this entire conversation is still so much. Thanks, Saphir.]

I am getting a little hungry, though. Just give the word, and we can help each other out.

[That's probably not entirely serious, but also: win-win phone strategies.]