The Thirty-Third Act

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[Accidental Voice Post]

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Nuh--

[quiet murmuring, barely audible]

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Benjamin.

When you're done stumbling around, I need to set up a meeting with you and Lucy.

But I can't have you near Marshall.

You don't have to say anything; but the message is needed.

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--Luh...Lucy...?

[voice]

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Yes.

She's doing better.

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[then, as a quiet afterthought]

--Mar...Marlene?

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...Why are you asking about her? She's really not any of your business.

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[grunt]

...True--

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[voice]

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Benjamin?

What's going on with you, anyway?

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[sudden shriek] That isn't my name!

[voice]

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Benjamin Barker from London. Oh yes it is you.