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[boutant]

People who weren't before are alive today, it's Easter, and it's my birthday.

Who wants to go celebrate?

[ A long pause. ] Or, if you're not happy about the breathing thing, you could just come get drunk.

Comments

[boutant]

So far, most people are paying for their own. [ There's a bit of a grin despite what she now knows. ] You could always get something that tastes like apples.

[jawstheme]

It's getting too warm out for cider. I'm going to break a sweat under all this sun.

[boutant]

[ Sun? ]

You don't look like you go out in it much.

[jawstheme]

Graveyard shifts will do that to you.

[boutant]

Back home or in the City, too?

[jawstheme]

Hey a guy's got to make a living. How is he going to treat a girl on her birthday without a buck?

[boutant]

[ Charlie's not going to be happy about this, but Ariadne's not going to turn him down. He'd know something was up then... and despite Charlie's warning, she still likes the guy. ]

Not going to miss your reality shows if you come out?

[jawstheme]

It's your birthday, I'll make an exception.

[boutant]

I'm flattered. [ She is in so much trouble. ] It might even be more entertaining.

[jawstheme]

It won't kill me.

[boutant]

Then you'd better come -- what was it, treat me?

[jawstheme]

It's the only present I've got.

[boutant]

You could bring an apple. Maybe it'll help me stay sober longer and I won't break my shoes this time.

[jawstheme]

Red or green?

[boutant]

Surprise me.

[jawstheme]

You have yourself a deal, birthday girl.

[boutant]

... Suddenly I'm almost worried.