So, I am very ill today. And I promised the BF, who is going to be away all day, I would not spend every waking moment reading the news and getting upset about it. I don't know if I can comply with this request without leaving my desk for the afternoon so I might fuck off.

Normally I'd ignore the request, but I'm unwell enough that taking care of me might be on the table if it gets much worse so I have to math his feelings and obligations into this decision.