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[good_ideas]

It's nice to meet you, too, Mr. Lawyer.

[bewrightback]

[What is it with people using occupations as names...]

I'm glad to hear it. So, um... Do you need any help, now that that's settled? Or should I just be on my way...

[good_ideas]

[She's trying to seem like she doesn't care a whole lot about his actual name.]

Nope. You can go now, if you want to.

[She's the very picture of a very well-behaved, well-mannered girl again.

But wait....didn't lawyers have a lot of money....? Maybe he'd come in useful later.]

[bewrightback]

[Thank you for your permission, o great one...]

I guess I'll move along then. Take... care? And... stay out of trouble?

[Nope, these words sound about too futile. So he'll just leave now.]

[good_ideas]

[That may have been the most mature and adult-like thing he's said to her so far. So she tries not to laugh as he leaves.]

I'll try my best!

[Which is not a yes, because staying out of trouble was boring.]