Oh, this conversation is already confusing enough, he might as well just say Russell is bluescreening. It works well enough, other computer terms can fit in while they're at it.

Russell goes by rote through a routine of pouring himself a cup and adding whatever he adds, grabbing something to eat with it, and settling in a chair. It takes the time for him to have a sip or two before his brain catches up enough to ask a follow-up question.

"...What did I just admit to?"