Not the only ones who what, eat people? Yeah, yeah, tell me about it. It's pretty damn sad when you're used to fighting things like that.
The thing I wanna know is...what the hell did those things put on their blades? That stuff could put me out of business.
[Who needs booze when there's...elf toxin.I'm just happy to be alive. So this weekend I'
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And where is this mystical endless happy hour gonna be?
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You know, to make up for all the not-so-good stuff.
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I take a Jack and coke.
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[Wicked, that is.]
Jack and- Oh yeah. Sometimes it's a little tough to come across that stuff, but I'm sure I can come up with something.
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[Not going to admit she was worried too. N o p e.]
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I'm sure he was just trying to help. Wouldn't want you getting used to the silence, after all.
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I knew you'd come back.
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[And despite it, there's a moment of silence after Deneve says that.]
Yeah. I knew I would too. Wouldn't accept it any other way.
So, feel up for a little company this weekend?
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[Ax will begin to think he has understood the human use of language, such as mastering the use of 'bloody,' only to discover some use of words he does not understand at all, such as this one, which declares some human hour to be happy, but does not seem to mean it.]
Why do they not say what they mean?
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Eh, it's more fun this way. Hey, why don't you stop by and I'll show you the ropes.
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Oh, that's one of those expressions too.
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[But he recovers quickly, and catches himself in time to avoid asking what is unusual or noteworthy about these ropes.]
I have been meaning-ing to ask you a related question, shun. [He might straighten slightly, in an attempt to appear normal and respectable.] I ree, require employment. Do you need help at your establishment, mint? I would like to learn how to cook human foods.
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[Seemingly unsympathetic, but also a vote of confidence. She's learned to expect great things from the clueless.]
Are you asking for a job?
[Helen blinks, her expression blank for a moment. But before he can start feeling too awkward, a bright smile crosses her lips.]
Oh hell yeah. My help keeps disappearing!
[Err. IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH HER. Honest.]
When can you start?
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[He asks casually, like he has a right to know, as though they aren't enemies. Oh Isley.]
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Finally, she sighs.]
Eh. What can I say. Sorta used to dealing with unpleasant things around here.
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[A pause. Followed by a pleasant smile.]
I hope your business is not truly suffering.
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[ Even where elf toxin is concerned. ]
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And it's not 'Miss'. It's Helen.
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Helen, then. It's a pleasure to meet your acquaintance.
Might this business of yours have a name?
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Admit it, you're feeling pretty thisty, right...uhh. What did you say your name is again?
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