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[personal profile] animated 2015-05-31 05:00 am (UTC)(link)
Hey, if you don't want to, you can just say no.
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[personal profile] arbitrated 2015-05-31 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ He falls quiet for a second, sighing at himself. ]

No, I'd like to, I just-- [ His gaze flicks briefly to Alyssa again before settling back on Charlie. ] I find I have little time, these days, for, ah, personal matters.
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[personal profile] animated 2015-05-31 05:13 am (UTC)(link)
I know. Lot of stuff going on.

But it's just lunch. I assume you eat lunch during the day anyway.
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[personal profile] arbitrated 2015-05-31 05:19 am (UTC)(link)
[ Another quiet laugh. ]

You aren't wrong. Anything else would be breakfast or dinner.
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[personal profile] animated 2015-05-31 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
So how is it any different if you have company?
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[personal profile] arbitrated 2015-05-31 05:35 am (UTC)(link)
[ He falls quiet, then manages a small smile. ]

You missed your calling, Charlie. You should've gone into law.
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[personal profile] animated 2015-05-31 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
I do look amazing in a suit, but beyond that, I think I'll leave the lawyering to you professionals.

So, what do you say? Shall we do lunch?
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[personal profile] arbitrated 2015-05-31 05:44 am (UTC)(link)
I... think I could manage that, sure.
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[personal profile] animated 2015-05-31 05:58 am (UTC)(link)
Sounds good. I'll give you a call.