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First of all, you begin in a tone far more diplomatic than this girl deserves, who the hell are <span class="mu-i">YOU</span> anyways?
“The name’s <span class="mu-s">HYPATIA…</span>” The redhead confidently answers, “<span class="mu-s">HYPATIA LAUDERMILQUE,</span> at your service!”
<span class="mu-i">Bullshit.</span>
“Well well, look at <span class="mu-i">DIESEL</span> here mastering the pseudonyms!” Remarks ‘<span class="mu-i">Hypatia</span>’ as she gives you a golf clap. Your name <span class="mu-i">isn’t</span> a <span class="mu-s">PSEUDONYM, damn i-</span>
“Alright, alright, ya scooped me, slick: name’s <span class="mu-s">PEPPER HORNSBY: REPORTER FOR THE GREENRIDGE HIGH GAZETTE!</span>”
… b-bullshit?
“Sorry, scout, that name’s the real McCoy.” Shrugs Pepper as she holds out her ‘<span class="mu-s">PRESS PASS</span>’ for you to examine.
Yep, it’s an index card, alright.
“Not for much longer it isn’t!” She retorts with a conspiratorial wink! “Just gotta put some more legwork in and boom, this girl’ll be <span class="mu-i">swimming</span> in job offers!”
Well it’s great that she’s so confident in herself, you reply with a disinterested shrug. So is <span class="mu-i">that</span> why she’s taking pictures of you like a voyeur? Building her <span class="mu-i">resume</span>?
“Close, but no cigar, skip.” Pepper smirks as she shows you her <span class="mu-s">VOYE-</span>err, <span class="mu-s">REPORTER’S CAMERA</span> with pride in her eyes! “This puppy’s about as useful to a reporter as a <span class="mu-s">FIRE AX</span> is to a <span class="mu-s">FIREFIGHTER!</span> A <span class="mu-s">PEN</span> to an <span class="mu-s">AUTHOR!</span>”
Neat, you say, nodding impatiently, so why is she using it to take pictures of you <span class="mu-i">falling</span>?
“Would you believe it was in your best interest?”
No.
“Dang. Worth a shot, I guess.”
>CONTD.
