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[It's just another day.  Another day since nuclear annihilation and being shot by cannibals.

Holland checks the mail on his way out.  He hadn't gotten anything yet, but since Canada got the moose, he was sure he had something coming.

But it's not until he gets to work that he opens it.  Big mistake.]

A - [The Pharmacy]

[It's slow at the pharmacy

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[He was making it a point to check on all his friends after... that. And so he had sneaked out of school at lunch time, intending to be back for afternoon class, and headed for the pharmacy.

But when he saw what was waiting for him inside... Haha, he couldn't help but let a massive smile split his face.]

Morning, Mr. Holland.

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[His shoulders bunch up, all tense as he's getting his bike to go home. . . and then he turns around. Once he sees it's Cain, he calms down a little. Nothing is wrong.]

Hoi, Cain.

[That smile. . .]

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[He is beyond amused, but he's trying not to laugh outright to save Holland embarrassment.]

That's... a new look for you.

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It's not mine--

I mean, it's just the town.

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...Is the town doing this to other people too?

[FOREVER SUSPICIOUS.]

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No-

[Why this suspicion, Cain.]

The town gave it back to me.

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[He was just worried they'd all have to look like that.]

Oh. It's... very nice.

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It was for a contest.

. . . I wouldn't wear this normally.

[Why does he need to clarify that. . .]

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What kind of contest?

Like a fancy dress show?

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Just a costume one.

[Rubbing at the ear a little bit. . .]

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I hope you at least won?

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. . . we didn't win.

[Wow, no his face isn't turning a little red or anything.]

That stuff doesn't matter.

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I think you should have done, it's a really well made costume.

[Cain, ever the diplomat.]