considers naming it "the Barrier" or "the Containment" or some like designation.

anxious.

wakes up from waking up from falling asleep to a nightmare.

that there's a party in his bedroom, all night long.

frustrated at getting update letters from organizations who didn't let him join. Why the fuck keep sending them to the guy?

where everyone is. His roomie was supposed to be back with Katie, and Travis and Co. were just off to the gas station.

hungry.

debates if his gesture will be understood or provoke hostility.

celebrates the end of this worst work week of his life in a subdued fashion.

woke up later than usual.