begot | SALTBURNT

I'm not laughing, I promise. Is it the one with the cute little cat on the cover? That feels like you. Clearly, I'm at a gunfight with a knife. You might've out-small-talked me. Briefly: hell yeah, where'd the sun go, absolutely and no. Nothing will outdo the version you've created in your mind. Never fear, they've long since been dashed to ribbons. But I'm curious what he'll say. He healing up okay too?

it was literally called amazing amy, but now i'm wishing it had been about a little cat, instead.

at least the gunfight's stakes are low by definition. and it's not really the kind of thing you can brag about without sounding insane, anyway.

oh, don't say that, you'll break my heart.
he's doing alright, though. still a little wobbly, but alright.

I propose that "Amazing Amy" is an excellent name for a series about a little cat. One that has adventures in NYC, maybe. Fights pigeons. I fear you underestimate my ability to brag. Perceptions of my sanity aren't any of my business, but I need people to know when I win something. Nah, it's no biggie. I'm a sad old man, but I'm endlessly charming and attractive, so it all evens out. Good. Seems like a good guy.

you know, i think you're right. it's sort of batman-esque, even, if you think of the pigeons like a collective joker.

is that what the guitar playing was all about? or something else?

and let's not throw around words like "old" just because half of the house is made up of teenagers, even if i'll be extraordinarily generous and let your self-assessment of your charm and attractiveness slide. though now i'm wondering if we're not missing something by throwing a party solely for the 30+ crowd.

I am, in fact, thinking of the pigeons as a collective Joker and I'm quite frankly terrified at the concept. Thank you for the nightmares. Nah, that was just showing off. And I like playing. Haven't had a lot of down time lately, y'know? Thank god, I thought I was the only one thrown off by that. The house is wildly slanted towards the 21 club, and even that's generous. Not opposed to a 30+ party where we all take ibuprofen and go to bed at 8:30pm.

just one step removed from a rat king!
sorry, is that worse?

and i get it. between all the horrors and the sex, who has time for hobbies?

maybe we give it a shot if this reality show business ever wraps up?
ibuprofen and edibles on offer, show a movie that wasn't made in the last 5 years, put out some puzzles and board games, and kick everyone out by 8:30?

If a sentence starts with “is a rat king worse than”, the answer is always yes. No matter what the last thing is. The rat king. Is always worse. Sometimes the horrors and the sex overlap, but even still. Can’t even take up tennis with a schedule like this.

[the thought is – oddly bracing, like sipping something warm in a blizzard. somewhere on the other end of the line, corry’s grinning.] Joplin, you had me at “ibuprofen and edibles”. Can we watch “Clue”? I fucking love that movie.

i'm putting clue on my calendar.

[ Something to look forward to, ostensibly. ]

you know, i wouldn't have taken you for the clue type.
bridget jones' diary, maybe.

I've reached calendar status? I'm deeply honored. Hope I get a little indicative emoji, eventually. I strike you as a romcom guy? I'm flattered. I do enjoy looking at Hugh and Colin wrestling in a fountain, it must be said. Zellweger's not really my type, though.

do you have a favorite emoji?
if it's a good one, i'll think about it.

ooh, note taken.
not into blondes. 😉

Always been a fan of 😏 He seems like a fun kinda guy. Sorta fella you invite to parties. BRITISH blondes. Incredibly important distinction.

he looks a little smug to me, but i'm willing to keep an open mind.

nice save, though. i'll give you points for that.

I'm willing to bet actual money that's exactly what you said about me after we met. No offense to Ms. Zellweger, of course, but she's nowhere near your level, Joplin.

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