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[ he's clearly in his office at the hospital, with the little clacky balls and the shittons of heavy textbooks in the background. it looks kind of refined, even if josh is sitting with his feet up on his desk and holding his phone loosely in one hand. ]

Soooo... I've been thinking of like, normal, responsible adult things to do on a weekend that are good for everybody annnnnd barbeques seem to be like the standard good time. So I bought a barbeque and the weather is looking good this weekend, so howsabout it? I'll supply the meat, and like, some veggie options but you're in charge of your own booze.

[ a pause, he points at the screen and squints thoughtfully. ]

... Unless you're not old enough to drink. [he draws his hand back. ] Then no booze for you. And I'll know, don't try to sneak it. I'll just get some sparkling lemonade for you or something.

[ he flicks the clacky balls to get them going. ]

Everybody's invited, especially you newbies. It sucks to be new and know nobody, and like, the Swear-Ins are great but I'm not super into the expectation to sign up. I'm Josh, by the way, Josh Foley. I'm "unsettled" [ heavy airquotes" ] And I work in De Chima General, I'm a healer, and I think that about covers it? Lemme know if you're interested and I'll send you an invite with my address.

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Yeah. Maybe someday.

I have no idea how my body would react.

Well, you know I've always got your back if you want it.

I know. Thank you.

Now, I will be bringing extra food, because Bart. Any requests while I am out picking up stuff?

Potato salad.

You got it.

I know this little place in Dublin that makes potato salad like you would not believe.

Well then. Make me believe it. You've blown my mind with food choices so far.

As you wishhhhhhhhhhhhh.

[ His voice trails off like the iconic movie line as he does a loop de loop in air. ]

You don't have to show off to impress me. Or be a dread pirate.

Oh, I know. But being a dread pirate occasionally, maybe on weekends, seems like a nice vacation some days.

Well, you're worth a vacation.

So, if I show up to the party in me pirate get-up, that's good, yes?

I can't control how many people ask for your booty.

[ He laughs. ]

Another reason for me to stick near you. They'll stare at your hotness first.

That would indeed be a first.

Bah.

I doubt it.

Kon. You're a supermodel.

David. That is sheer chance. The government assigned it to me. But you are a gorgeous man. Believe it or not, as you will, but it is true.

I could take you to my agency tomorrow and the moment they saw you, they would sign you.