[Outside... hrngh. After the miserable day earlier this week, it's hard to imagine it being nice enough to go out. He can tell by their tone of voice that he must look pretty pathetic at this point, though.
It's with great reluctance that he finally responds; maybe a distraction will help. It isn't likely, but...]
[Action]
It's with great reluctance that he finally responds; maybe a distraction will help. It isn't likely, but...]
...Fine.