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That reminds me. I'd like to add something into my contract that says I'm allowed to smack you upside the head.

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NO.

Wait, why are we slapping me? What did I do to you?

No slapping, smacking upside the head. There's a subtle but important difference.

Nothing. I just wanted to add it while it was on my mind.

I'll have it rewritten. Should I expect the first soon? Can I add a clause that you can't muss the hair?

I don't know. We'll see.

Feel free. I promise not to muss your hair. If I do, I'll put it back.

There's a mental image. Thanks, Ma.

Everything alright, Josef?

Outside of following instincts over everything else, sure. It's peachy.

And yourself?

Would you like to talk about it? I've always got an open ear.

I'm pretty good actually.

Oh I did something stupid. Which, despite what I'm sure you and Phil think, I don't do all that often.

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I kissed Mick's girl. Mick, in case I haven't given names and I can't remember, is my best friend.

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I don't think you're stupid, Josef. Just a bit on the asshole-ish side some days.

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Oh my. Why?

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Oh I'm quite capable of stupidity. I've just had enough years to usually recognize it before I take that route.

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Because she was there sounds trite and false, doesn't it?

Because she was there.

A lot of reasons, none of which I'll tell Mick. She understands some things about me that most won't.

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Um. Why is that?

Because it only ever leads to trouble.

Right. Well, no offense, man, but if you're the type that gets into trouble it's gonna happen whether you lie or tell the truth! So, personally, I pick honesty. Sure it works out good for you, though.

I don't get into trouble. I kill everyone else before there is trouble. No, that's not true. I buy them out.

In this case, I was honest and it went bad.

Not everybody/everything can be bought! Killed might be a different story, of course.

Aw, hell, I'm sorry. But at least you can deal with the truth, hopefully?

Yes, yes they can. Or killed. One or the other.

Oh it's more I did something and told them I did it. They're pissed at me.

He's still upset.

I assume so. We haven't spoken since last night.

I should probably warn Beth.

'Since last night' doesn't equal enough time to work through what he sees as a serious betrayal.

Warn her?

Sure it is. Is for me.

Well, I don't want him showing up on her doorstep accusing her of things I did. He may still but least she'll know he knows... I hate dealing with human emotions. Ugh.

Now, 's'not right to lie to someone you care about. ~~Omitting little details is another matter entirely, though!~~

Amen.