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And I need to see that sketchbook

If Brendon wants to believe I' his bribe, that's fine by me

I nod an okay

Brendon brings our plates to the table He sits across from me and fixes his coffee with a splash of ar

He brings hissip

I do the same with

"So," I say "Where's the tattoo mockup?"

He grabs his worn black sketchbook froes

This is a nor

Like nothing happened last night

Like we're still friends Just friends

And as much as I hate that we're just friends, it's better than pretty much every other reasonable possibility

My opening shift drags on forever It's a slow Fridaylate to cover for someone who called in sick

E a pushover, but it's not like that It's about taking responsibility If I don't do it, no one will

Besides, I need the tip money