@Sparkling0rchid if I’m gonna survive today.”
He took the can anyway, popped it open with a hiss, and shot her a sideways look. “Guess caffeine’ll have to play bartender.”
@Sparkling0rchid He squinted at the cold press of aluminum against his cheek, then let a lopsided grin curl up as he leaned back a little.
“Soda, huh? Thought you were about to hand me a beer the way you rolled that out. Honestly, probably need something stronger than this +
@switchessides giving a small shrug not ashamed to stoop that low and go that route.
“hey, at least you look kinda badass. Rockin’ that ‘don’t mess with me’ vibe.”
He grinned.
“Might even scare John B a little. Which would be a first.”
@switchessides “Not askin’ questions. You know that’s not really my thing anyway.” He nudged her foot gently with his own.
“But just so we’re clear—
if she shows up again, I’ve got a solid list of insults locked and loaded. Not lethal… but definitely humiliating.”
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