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you know what to do.

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[shaeir]

Danielle? Well then, I will keep absent just a little longer. I enjoy being your wingman. I don't have to do all that much but leave you alone.

[transfuge]

She makes a very good Old Fashioned. An irresponsible one. I'm supposed to find us work.

[shaeir]

There is nothing better than a good old fashioned, I suppose. And how do you know you won't still find us work. You are allowed to enjoy yourself every now and again, Booker.

[transfuge]

Usually just straight whiskey but she wanted to show off. I'm old enough to be her great, great, great, great, grandfather.

[shaeir]

That's a good thing. It means she's into you. I can't believe you've forgotten how this goes.

And? She's interested in you. She's an adult. You're an adult. There's nothing wrong with enjoying yourself. It doesn't have to be like Nicky and I. I mean, Andy enjoys herself now and then. No reason why you can't.

[transfuge]

I haven't forgotten. I'm a charming bastard, you know.

Maybe. She has a whole shift to finish and a lot can happen before then.

[shaeir]

Oh. I know you are. You're terribly charming when you want to be.

I have faith in you, Booker. And if something does happen, I'll be around to collect you.

[transfuge]

She is very pretty.

I thought you had left me unsupervised? Now you're offering to babysit?

[shaeir]

Be sure to tell her that.

No. I'm offering to come back if you do poorly. To keep you company after you are shot down. But I don't think I'll need to.

[transfuge]

Oh, I'm sure she hears that all night long. Pretty is cheap. I can find better.

Do poorly? You really have no faith in me, huh?

[shaeir]

Then you are already 1000 times better, just for that.

You said it yourself. Anything can happen in those hours. I want to have faith in you though. But I will hedge my bets, just in case.

[transfuge]

Which language do you think is most impressive? Italian? Greek? My native tongue?

You should do something with Nicky. Since I'm going to be busy here.

[shaeir]

Never ever quote me on this because I will deny I ever wrote this to you, but French is the "language of love". Your native tongue. Be your charming self, Booker.

Playing wingman for your wingman, I see. I think I can think of quite a few ways to spend some time with Nicky.

[transfuge]

For that I will buy you a drink next time we’re all out.

Yeah. I bet you can. I don’t need the details.

[shaeir]

I'll try not to be too expensive of a date when you buy me that drink.

I will spare you them. Just as hope you'll spare me the details when you manage to charm the lovely Danielle.

[transfuge]

Fuck that. Order 12 year old scotch or a bottle of champagne. You can have whatever you want. French is the most beautiful language and you admitted it.

Please, I'm a gentleman. I don't kiss and tell.

[shaeir]

Suit yourself. Arak El Rif 21 Years Old.

I wish you good fortune with the kissing part then.

[transfuge]

You'll have a bottle by next week.

Good luck not bothering the neighbors while you 'kiss' Nicky.

[shaeir]

I will hold you to that.

And we'll be quiet. Mostly. At least I will be. My mouth will be full.

[transfuge]

I'm a man of my word.

Jesus Christ, Yusuf. I hate that I'm laughing.

[shaeir]

That you are.

You're welcome.