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[busily tinkering with the broken Victrola]

Would you like a hand with that?

I am perfectly capable.

[A beat.]

But thank you for the offer.

[smiles] The offer of help doesn't mean you're not capable. [offers his hand] James Moriarty. And you are?

Wednesday.

[She peers down at his hand for a moment before shaking.] Allow me to rephrase. I would prefer to fix it myself.

[smiles] Nice to meet you Wednesday. And that's a much better thing to say. More accurate. May I ask where you're from?

Would you like a hand with that?

I am perfectly capable.

[A beat.]

But thank you for the offer.

[smiles] The offer of help doesn't mean you're not capable. [offers his hand] James Moriarty. And you are?

Wednesday.

[She peers down at his hand for a moment before shaking.] Allow me to rephrase. I would prefer to fix it myself.

[smiles] Nice to meet you Wednesday. And that's a much better thing to say. More accurate. May I ask where you're from?