Asked & Answered~184

Man, Woman, Date - Episode-1 ...in 12 lines

Global Life Financial, Cafeteria

"Mind if I join you, Crystal?" He sets his tray down "How's everything on the top floor?"

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...She nods hesitantly. "The usual. Intrigue, hijinks. How do you know my name?"

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" He sits. "I've a 6th sense."

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" ...Really?" Her lovely blue eyes widen.

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"No, not really. Five's about all I can handle. Right now my eyes are on overload."

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She stifles a snicker. "Doesn't seem to be impairing your smooth tongue, Mr. ... ?"

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"Shmoe, Joe. Basement, Bean Counter, yearning for more." 

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A half-smile lifts her lush lips." And, for what do you yearn, Mr. Shmoe?"

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"Windows, rarefied air, social intercourse with top-dwellers."

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Her brows knit. "You've got quite the cheek on you!"

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"My cue." He pushes himself up, starts for the exit.

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"Counting yourself out so soon, Joe?"

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