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[medalsome]

[For once, Joaquin is not dressed in his soldier uniform when the video starts up. Instead, he's more casually dressed down in a hoodie representing the local community college and some jeans. His hair is wet like he's fresh from the shower. There's a little pink to his cheeks though whether that's from the heat from the water or maybe just the tiniest edge of embarrassment is hard to say...]

So, you'll never guess what I found while on my jog today, or maybe you've already seen it yourself.

[He holds up an unmistakeable calendar and coffee table book, a grin spread wide over his face. Okay, so he's definitely NOT embarrassed.]

For those of you still lacking in ideas for Christmas gifts, I'd like to suggest these lovely items right here. Think about it! ImPort exposure! Beautiful men! And proceeds go so lovingly to charity. 'Tis the season, as they say. And hey, no one is going to judge if you want one for yourself. After all, a calendar is quite useful; a great investment that will last you all year long.

As a bonus, anyone who buys one can come corner me and I'll autograph it for free! [He waggles his eyebrows teasingly.] You know you want it!

Comments

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[mathemagier]

I'm certain I don't know. The rules seem to differ when we're already so familiar.

I do know you've always been a terrible influence, and never hesitate to demonstrate as much.

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[driftsintobuffetline]

What?! I am a terrific influence! Name one terrible thing I have influenced you to do! Name ONE.

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[mathemagier]

Oktoberfest was certainly ill-conceived, and I recall yelling at a very unfortunate hotel representative that you were eager to see.

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[driftsintobuffetline]

Oktoberfest was a blast and it began because you had to get your rude ass stuck in Germany. So I think, overall, it was me making amazing lemonade from the lemons you gave me.

I'll concede that the hotel thing was not necessarily OUR shining moment, but you were going to yell anyway. I just didn't stop you.

Still a shining beacon of terrific--not terrible--influence.

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[mathemagier]

I also recall having more patience before I was stuck in a lab with you for five years.

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[driftsintobuffetline]

That wasn't my influence. That was your old age.