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[makingastatement]

Ever get the feeling that things are looking up or that the odds are your in your favor? It might not be a feeling that comes around for everybody, but once it does, you've gotta take full advantage. My mother used to tell me, never be afraid to ask for what you need. If you're smart, you'll find the people that can help you out and won't see a lick of trouble. If you're stupid--

[ A shrug. ]

Take what you can. Right now? We could all use a little victory, huh.

(filtered to Meyer Lansky)

Not that you ever leave work, but I need to talk to you for a couple'a minutes.

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[makingastatement]

We'll see. With him you never know what you're gonna get.

[ Sure everyone has birthdays, but it just doesn't seem natural with Meyer. He's one of those kids that's been old since they were born...the kind that pop out of thin air.

It seems that way, at least. ]

You wouldn't happen to want a pony, would ya?

Re: action;

[recognize_an_opportunity]

That's one thing I decidedly don't want.

[He's a little concerned about Al's statement about Theo, but he'll let it go for now. How bad can it be?]