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[10_20_15_5_50]

[Sam's broadcasting from a seat at Your Place, a milkshake on the table in front of her.]

Having now completed a couple years of it, I'm now pretty sure everyone under a hundred is improvising this 'real adult' stuff. And as for the rest of you? [She grins a crooked little grin, pointing at the camera with a cherry stem.] I've got some suspicions still.

[The broadcast would end there---and does, briefly---but the network's treated to Hiro hijacking Sam's drone to properly inform other Haveners.]

Hey, so, uh, what Sam means is that it's her birthday and she's just being cryptic. So, y'know. Don't let her forget it.

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[happyclappyhippydrippy]

It's okay. By some miracle, I have him back now. It wouldn't do me any good to dwell on the past, all things considered.

[He gives her the most careful little pat on the back EVER. no harm done, kid]

It doesn't sound like crazytalk at all. The way things work around here, being prepared for anything, no matter how far fetched it may be, is just a good idea.

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[10_20_15_5_50]

[She nods, and has to smile a little at that cautious pat.]

I am so glad you feel that way. I'm also---well, wanting to say thanks. For answering my questions, but also for not getting just incredulous or dismissive when I talk about stacking the deck.