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Is it really so hard to use proper grammar and punctuation? Come on.

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That's because she flirts with you and annoys your brother.

How do you feel about decaf?

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She doesn't flirt with me. You're right about Art, though.

I typically save it for the evenings but I still drink it. You'll just have to tell me what's what so I can sort it.

[frats]

You realize my eyes still work right? I'm pretty much always right.

Or it could always be a fun surprise.

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Oh, do they? I had no idea.

Not all that fond of surprises, Benjamin.

[frats]

I'm just saying I can see when someone is flirting with you.

Wow, full name card? Really?

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Perception doesn't only involve sight.

Yes, really. I could step it up to Mr. Reeves if you want.

[frats]

Oh, you're so right, *Arm Candy*.

Maybe it's a good thing she's flirting with you, you have been kinda grumpy lately. Pulling out the full name and now this?

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Her last name is Sweet. How do you know that's not just a play on that, like some kind of trademark thing she does?

I'm not grumpy. I just don't currently have the patience for jokes and/or threats about moving my shit around without me knowing for entertainment purposes.

[ yes, he's grumpy. ]

[frats]

Oh. You're on a first and last name basis with her. Know her middle name yet? I don't know it is, but I'm willing to bet.

Uh huh. I'm not moving your shit around, Lev. Never have, never will.

So.

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I know the first and last name of pretty much everyone in this compound, Benz. What are you trying to say?

So what?

[frats]

I'm just saying you seem awfully chummy with a girl we know nothing about who could be a serial killer or something. She has a nasty scar on her chest, dude. Looks like she's been the cause of some shit. I'm just saying.

So, are we gonna talk about what's got you so grumpy?

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And you know about a scar on her chest... how, exactly?

Can you just pretend I'm pissed at Art like always and let it go?

[ i mean... that's also pretty much the truth, so. ]

[frats]

Relax, I'm not checking out your serial killer girlfriend. She was wearing a tank top when she showed up. It's by her collar bone. Totally safe spot to notice okay.

I could. But that implies that that's not what's going on which is weird and alarming.

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A. She's not my girlfriend. She's not flirting. Cut it out. B. Why do you assume a scar means she's been the cause of something, and not that she could have been a victim, or just in the wrong place at the wrong time?

I'm pissed at Art. Like always.

[frats]

A. That was two things but yeah, okay. We'll go with those. Sure. I'm convinced. Really. B. She doesn't seem like the victim type. She was harassing your brother like she didn't fear the dude and carrying a crowbar. Why do you just trust her?

Exactly, so why is it making you grumpy?

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Can we not argue semantics right now? And I'm not saying she IS a victim, just that you can't assume things about someone right off the bat. You don't know what that scar is from. But you could ask.

She hasn't given me a reason not to trust her. She also hasn't given me a reason TO trust her. I'm neutral.

It just is. I don't understand how he can be so fucking stupid sometimes.

[frats]

I don't know Miss Aurora Sweet well enough to ask her. Maybe you should.

Uh huh. I'm definitely getting a neutral vibe off of you.

He does what he thinks is right, even if it is fucking stupid. Do you need me to give him a swirlie?

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You know, getting to know someone usually starts by asking questions. I'm just saying.

No. That'll just piss him off even more and he'll just be extra shitty and I'm too exhausted to handle any more of his bullshit today.

[frats]

Pass. I know you and that's good enough. But if she tries to stab you to death or bludgeon you to death, I want your last thoughts to be, "wow, Benji was right."

Is this a pie day? Should I get a pie too? We can eat the whole thing and hate the world.

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Let's be real. If that happens, my last thought is probably not going to make any sense.

Tea AND pie? ... Is this a distraction? Like, not an Art's-an-Asshole-What's-New distraction.

[frats]

Yeah. Probably. "Aah, this tea tastes ni- argh knife!"

What would I be distracting from? That doesn't sound like me at all.

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Where is Dodge during this hypothetical murder mystery?

It sounds exactly like you.

[frats]

That's the mystery part. When I write your biography I'll title it "Where is Dodge?"

Can't I just want pie?

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Somehow, I don't like the mystery revolving around my dog.

Did you do something? What did you do?

[frats]

We don't always get to pick how our murder mysteries go.

Why do you just assume I did something? I didn't do anything.