[Kotetsu sounds awful. Barnaby responds without bothering to wonder just what could have affected his partner so badly--he's so used to cheerful Kotetsu, the man who would rather do anything than admit anything was wrong with him, that this is downright alarming.]
What's wrong, Kotetsu?
[His voice is just a little sharp with concern that he doesn't bother to hide.]
[ voice ] /pokes
What's wrong, Kotetsu?
[His voice is just a little sharp with concern that he doesn't bother to hide.]