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[tehpuck]

Do you know how long it's been since I last went out, to some public venue such as... the park, or the town square, and sat down and did some people-watching? Went out amongst the adoring public for simply the joy of being near the public, graced all of you with my shared presence simply for the sake of gracing you? Just lounged about outside of my

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[browning_baby]

Is people watching what you're calling it?

[tehpuck]

Did it seem as if I was calling it elsewise? What do you kids call it nowadays? Oogling? How crass, I love it.

[browning_baby]

That would be it.

Should I look out my window and enjoy the show?

[tehpuck]

That depends on where your window is, and whether I'm in front of it.

[browning_baby]

Perhaps I should just stop by. I'd bring a gift, of course.

[tehpuck]

Well, that depends entirely on the gift, now, doesn't it?

[browning_baby]

Of course. I work at Lux. What would you like?

[tehpuck]

You work at Lux, now, do you? Well, this gets you automatic... something, I'm not sure. I'd say a discount, but that would imply a price, and thus be a horrible, horrible lie.

The drinks reserved for yours truly, whose name is, by the way, Robin. Put it on my tab.

[browning_baby]

Are you implying you're free then?

Ahh yes. I've heard of you.

Anita.

[tehpuck]

Well, I'm certainly not cheap, and I am advertising a need for company.

Most have.

A pleasure. How long have you been working there, et cetera, et cetera?

[browning_baby]

It can be provided.

Of course.

Long enough. Several months, when I'm not on duty.

[tehpuck]

Is that an offer?

And how do you like working there, Anita?