Wait, no, that's one of the required parts, isn't it... I suppose I'll allow it. [height of generosity.] I can't imagine I'll need anything that I can't provide myself.
I figured as much. Is there there a particular range of objects you prefer for thank you gifts?
[Because he knows Johnny will probably find it good manners or something. Also, César's curious. Because this is a way less awful interaction than he expected.]
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[pauses]
Wait, no, that's one of the required parts, isn't it... I suppose I'll allow it. [height of generosity.] I can't imagine I'll need anything that I can't provide myself.
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Unfortunately, yes, it is.
[He shrugs.]
I figured as much. Is there there a particular range of objects you prefer for thank you gifts?
[Because he knows Johnny will probably find it good manners or something. Also, César's curious. Because this is a way less awful interaction than he expected.]
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Oh. Well. I-I-I suppose that saves me a hundred or so hours of preparation.
[He takes it back. Ahhhh.]
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Is that all?
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... I was wondering if we could get some proper swim shirts. Inclusivity to death by pool horrors is important.
[Why. Why is that how you try to frame it for the Captain, César. Why.]
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The complete opposite of my problem. Go bother Friday.
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I believe I shall. [He nods to the door.] Until the wedding, I suppose.