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[timedrive]

Well. [ It's terrible how kind a sentiment that is. ]

Speaking to you right now hasn't raised my blood pressure in the least, so I'm sure that counts for something.

[shrinkydinks]

[ What a nice feeling. ]

Flattery will get you far. Then I'll keep talking, if you don't mind it. Deal?

[timedrive]

I tentatively accept.

Did you find the jelly beans?

[shrinkydinks]

Just shoo me away when you're done.

Yes. I took one of each. Thank you.

[timedrive]

Just one?

[shrinkydinks]

Of each flavor. I didn't want to go nuts on your vintage snacks.

[timedrive]

I wouldn't have told you where to find them if I wouldn't let you get more, Dr. Palmer.

[shrinkydinks]

Well, yeah. But I didn't want to be rude.

[timedrive]

I actually have some belief that it's been hardcoded into your DNA not to be.

[shrinkydinks]

... I want to argue, but I can't come up with anything good. I guess that's saying something.

[timedrive]

Nothing wrong with a little deference, Dr. Palmer. I AM your captain.

And it was meant to be a compliment, at any rate.

[shrinkydinks]

I suppose you could use a little more obedience around here, Captain.

In all seriousness, I do appreciate it.

[timedrive]

Good. That was the intention.

You can have as much as you want. Just don't tell anyone else.

[shrinkydinks]

Oh, I know it was.

Of course not. I can keep a secret.

[timedrive]

Good. I hope that bit doesn't change.

And next time, ask Gideon before you steal snacks from the past.

[shrinkydinks]

I don't plan on misbehaving anytime soon.

Hah! Got it.