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So.

[ He's speaking a little slowly, the bitterness properly enunciated in the slight tipsy slur to his voice. ]

… You know. I wasn't going to think anything of it, I have way better things to be working on and thinking about, but the more I think about it the more it's really burning me up. I mean, I really wasn't going to think anything of it but then--

[ He clicks his tongue and pauses to take another sip of whatever he's drinking. ]

I think that's really great. Really. My dad never remembered my birthday and he always blamed it on the leap year, but -- but my birthday's the twenty-eighth, that's just bullshit, right? I -- I, um -- it's so stupid, I don't even know if they remember either because I'm pretty sure I'm supposed to be dead--

[ There's a clink as something breaks, and apparently spills as well. ]

Oopsie. What was I saying? Oh -- no, the worst part is I forgot about my birthday too! [ He laughs a little, quiet and forced and slightly whimpery. ] Usually Liz says it to me in the morning, but…

'm not sure what I'm trying to say actually. I'm just giving myself a headache.

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The neighbor gave me brownies. Can you do better than that?

Can I seriously buy you with pastries? Because I know this great place nearby...

It's a start.

At least.

So, uh. How ya been besides?

Mmm. [ Pause. ] Think I got a new job. You don't happen to know anyone with a lot of money they're willing to funnel into a good cause, do you?

My usual answer would be you, if the circumstances were different.

What's up?

This woman named Snow Blancheur is starting a news network with some other people and I'm in charge of helping them get sponsors. Or, you know, money in however way that ends up happening. Basically I have my work cut out for me.

Oh, you're working for Snow? That's great -- she's an awesome lady. Nice, too.

Have you tried hitting up any of the other Port...people who have their own businesses, yet? I know there's a few.

Not yet. Wasn't sure where to start, to be honest. And then I got drunk.

Harry, you and I both know that's not going to help things.

That wasn't why I -- [ Exhales. ] Anyway, I'll figure it out tomorrow.

I know, I know. I'm just -- trying to look out for you. Like a good friend would.

For once.

I'm not going to do it again. Last thing I need is for this to be college all over again.

Trust me, I believe you. I just want to be, you know, there for you when you need it. I know I'm not always around when I should be.

Well hey, we're both adults, right? I know you can't be around for everything. [ A little tense. ] Speaking of, what have you been keeping busy with? Or is it one of those Don't Ask Don't Tell situations?

[ The tone hurts more than just a little bit. ]

It's not, don't worry. I'm just really busy most of the time -- I'm working two jobs and do freelance photography when I can to help out around the HoA.

[ He laughs a little. ] It's kind of hard to get anywhere when your resume really is just a sheet of paper. No one hires a guy they can't background check.

Edited 2012-03-03 06:40 (UTC)

Yeah, I've noticed. I've really noticed. Whoever said that wouldn't be a problem is either full of hot air or the luckiest guy on the planet.

[ Smarmy: ] Least we have each other, right?

Point taken. You're the luckiest guy on the planet. [ Heh. ]

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