“It’s not that bad,” he said defensively.
“It is. Travis doesn’t pay you enough to afford something better than this? Hell, I’m going to have to talk to him.”
Barnaby exhaled and counted to ten. “He pays me fine. Although now that I think of it, I am due for a raise. The truth is I am planning on getting a new place soon, but I’m saving up for the down payment.”
Nathan nodded. “Well, good. How long have you lived here?”
“About five years. When we first moved here, it was better. It’s only gotten this bad in the last year.”
Nathan frowned again. “We?”
“I had a roommate originally, but he bailed on me.”
“A…roommate?”
“Yeah, no sex, if that’s what you’re asking. He decided to go back to living with his parents and I’ve been living here by myself since. I got into a little bit of credit card debt, which is why it’s taking me a bit to find a new place. But I will.” He felt a bit like he was explaining himself to his older brother.