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Hey, what's up? It's me, do the message thing.

[BEEEP]

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...huh. They don't sound that loud in movies.

Because they can't have the sound of them overriding the dialogue, I'd guess.

Yeah... guess that makes sense.

I think... that's about all I can ask here, but it's enough for now. Thanks for coming out to meet with me.

No problem.

[He hesitates - then hesitates a little longer.]

What about, uh. The other thing.

Which one?

... Our meetings?

The, uh. Try-and-suck-less-at-serious-business-conversations lessons.

... How about every other day, we can meet up and chat? Every day might be a little too overwhelming, right?

...I'm fine with whatever. Sooner we get it done, the sooner it's done, right?

Actually, with this kind of thing, I think it's better to spread it out and take it slowly. Rushing knowledge and shifting habits quickly don't usually work out in the long run.

Ah. Yeah, sure.

Okay.

Sorry, you'll be stuck with me for a while.

...kinda feel like that's my line.

Sorry I'm making so much trouble for you, dude.

It's no trouble at all. I think I like being able to talk with people, and you in particular have been a really great guy to me. You might think it wasn't anything special, but it is for me.

I didn't do nothing but the newbie briefing, and you're already stuck cleaning up my mess.

Knowing I had guys like you on my team was a really comforting thought.

[Gllllances away.]

[Then, real quiet:]

...dropped the ball on that one, huh.

... I think you guys have tried your best with what you know. That you guys are still willing to fight even now... that's what drives me to want to help you all.

...

...you're a good guy, you know that?

Well... I try to be one, anyway.

Sure you don't want anything to eat?

Nah, I'm good.

Mm, I'm gonna take my time and finish my coffee. Feel free to relax here as long as you'd like.

...thanks. I'll get out of your hair, though.

[ Ruffling his own hair. ]

It's a mess anyway, so I don't mind. You can always call me if you just wanna hang out like this too.

Minus the uncomfortable talking, I mean. I like chatting about anything.

...

Thanks, dude.

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