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[dendarii]

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[priorly]

....Yes?

[dendarii]

Who do you think would like it?

[priorly]

[Oh for - fine.]

Well I wasn't considering it for my next trip to the grocery store, Miles, and I'm stuck at home right now. Who do you think?

[dendarii]

[ Miles is nothing if not single-minded.

... Also he's . Regretting this conversation a little. He sure walked into this. ]


Byerly?

[priorly]

Is that your final answer? There are fifty-fifty odds, you're not even going to guess it might be you?

[dendarii]

Ha. No chance of that.

[priorly]

I'd tell you not to sell yourself short, but I think you might be offended.

[dendarii]

Mostly disappointed in the lack of creativity. I've heard every variation of that joke there is.

[priorly]

Well don't tell people that, you'll make it a challenge.

[dendarii]

Oh I welcome it. I'll be impressed if you can manage it.

[priorly]

Fortunately I am of a gentle and delicate disposition, I'd never be so unkind.

[dendarii]

Truly, I am blessed.

But - I am immediately skeptical of anyone who claims to be attracted to me. So it's not me.

[priorly]

You're not some kind of leper, Miles. You're also eighteen.

So, it's not you.

[dendarii]

Eighteen and fully aware of how hideous I am, thank you.

Byerly, then.

[priorly]

The low self-esteem is certainly a more attractive feature.

Mm.

[dendarii]

... Are you involved, then? Is that what's happening?

[priorly]

'Involved'.

Professionally?

[dendarii]

Prior, please.

[priorly]

Well we do work together.

You know Byerly, when is he ever 'involved'.

[dendarii]

I have no idea. He's from about twelve years in my future - I barely know the man.

[priorly]

[Miles, you make being difficult about this so hard.]

Then I like him. To an unprofessional degree. Does that answer your question?

[dendarii]

[ Look. He's just powerfully curious, okay. ]

Yes. Well, somewhat. Does he like you back?

[priorly]

Maybe I'm hoping the lingerie will do the trick.

[dendarii]

So, no?

[priorly]

[A pause before replying in which Prior may be considering suffocating himself with a pillow.]

Well he hasn't thrown me out yet, he must tolerate me at least.