009; winter turns.

[unhexed]

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[alittlecredit]

You've got nothing to apologize for. Everybody's got their ups and downs. Some days it's ups, some days it's downs.

Just, feel better Wanda.

And you're welcome for the sandwich. Sorry I didn't stick around, I've been busy.

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[unhexed]

It's all right. I had to get this head situation arranged with Nick not long after, anyway.

At some point...we should talk again. I know it's awkward, though.

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[alittlecredit]

Nick?

Look, I'm going to be honest with you. I'm trying to not make it awkward, but it's probably going to be awkward forever. I don't know if you can tell why or not.

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[unhexed]

He's helping me keep it from overwhelming me.

Yes. You're one of the people I hurt.

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[alittlecredit]

But who is he-- not to be paranoid and nosy.

I'm not hurt. I've never met a wall I couldn't plow through, given enough time. Some days it seems like 'enough time' is 'geological time,' but whatever, my head is hard enough.

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[unhexed]

It's a valid question. His name is Nick Hardaway. He's a psychiatrist, so I imagine his gifts come in quite handy.

I'm sorry, all the same.

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[alittlecredit]

I just didn't want it to seem like I was overstepping my welcome. I mean, technically we don't really know one another well.

Don't apologize, I'm over it. I just don't want to dwell on it and become Mr. Angry because I've been Mr. Angry and it's not very fun.

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[unhexed]

I suppose we don't, not yet.

I see.

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[alittlecredit]

But I'm willing to get to know you.

I mean, just so you know.

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[unhexed]

That seems to be what we're doing...however weirdly. But it wouldn't be part of our world (even here) if it weren't weird.

All right. I'm not sure I believe

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[alittlecredit]

Yeah. You come from where we come from, doesn't matter how normal you get, you can't get away from it. Lucky us.

Soooooo are you doing anything for Christmas dinner?

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[unhexed]

Lucky us.

Noooooo, not yet. I am more than open to ideas, though. I have this week or a little more, I'm going to spend it with good people.

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[alittlecredit]

Come eat with us. I'm used to eating with mis colegas over the holidays. I'm not sure what I would do if I was all alone.

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[unhexed]

I think that sounds like a great idea. I'll make lots to eat, too.

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[alittlecredit]

And punch?

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[unhexed]

What kind?