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It's been a while, hasn't it? I'm afraid things are really quite busy here, and unfortunately our liaison has been compromised. Well...so have a lot of people, actually.

Are you still yourself if you're not the self you were? It's the kind of conversation we've had a lot of times, around here. I've always only been myself, but if I woke up tomorrow as someone else, would I still be me even if I wasn't?

I think rather than worrying about that the best thing I can do is focus on trying to sort things out as best I can. I'm a little worried, actually, but I think I can manage to give everyone a shot even if I can't fix things on my own or even with everyone's help.

But you can help! Or at least I think it will help if you think about what it means to be "you". It's okay if that answer changes or doesn't. Just hold onto that concept and don't let it go. And maybe tell other people what you think it means? Not like I'm saying you have to talk about that. I think usually you all just talk about anything, and I think that is also a good way to hold onto who you are and who you want to be. Sometimes I think it'd be fun, all those parties or little plans. I've never spent much time outside of these walls, did you know?

I don't have time to really ramble, though. Those of you who know what I mean, we're doing our best. Those of you who don't, you do your best too. Pay attention to the things you tell yourself, and I'll try to fix what I can fix.

Please take care.

Joanne Wiseman
Technician 2nd class
Retr

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No, it will run all month long.

Convenient. I have two dinner dates planned already.

It means I don't have to pay attention who did or didn't come, too.

And quite the suave operator.

It's with the same friend. Your restaurant is the one May works at as well, isn't it? I was advised to come see both of you.

It sounds like it is getting serious. Is it?

And yes, it is the one that May works at as well. Though, she has said she won't be able to work at the place for awhile now that she has shows booked.

You have too much faith in me. It really is just a friend.
You're going to be busy this month, considering that promotion... I'm no great cook, but I can follow recipes and if you need somebody to help with the managerial side of things, I have spare time.

All right. I'll relent, or else it will make things awkward for your friend.

I'm not sure if I actually will be busy, but I wouldn't mind another cook to help me out. It seems like I'll be more busy with how many people are willing to help me out. Honestly, are you all that worried about me?

60% off. You'll be busy, but you're right, it'll probably be with training new hires, at first. The investment would be worth it, though.
To answer your question simply: yes.

And why's that?

Why worry?

That's right.

Why worry?

[ ... ]

Where else can I eat at that's 60% off?

...

Fair enough.

That's how it is, isn't it? Your livelihood is my own. Everybody is connected in some way.

What a pleasing sentiment.
One I can readily accept since it is logical and reasonable without too much soft, kind emotion behind it. Well-done. :)