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Emery:Interesting. Bourbon or beer?

Mason:Neither. Gin.

Mason:…

Emery:Aren’t you going to ask me about mine?

Mason:Aperol Spritz.

Emery:What? **Shocked Emoji**

Mason:That’s your favorite drink.

Emery:How’d you know?

Mason:I have my ways.

Emery:Evasive much?

Mason:I’ll tell you about it when I see you. Speaking of, when can I see your beautiful face in person and not on my phone screen?

Emery:Depends. Will you be in L.A. next week?

Mason:SF. What about the weekend after? I can be in Portland.

Emery:You’d come here for me? The only weekend you have free?

Mason:Yes.

Emery:You know that’s Valentine’s Day weekend, right?

Mason:So,then be my Valentine, baby doll.

Emery:Charmer.

Mason:Only for you.

Mason:Is that a yes?

Emery:Yes, Mason. I’ll be your Valentine.

February 3

Mason:My plane is delayed.

Emery:My feet hurt.

Mason:Ha. Hit me with it. Why?

Emery:Wore heels too long. But I signed a client for a marketing event next month. It’s just a conference, but it will be my first big event.

Mason:That’s awesome. Pick up.

Emery:Okay, Mr. Bossy. Give me a second. I just got home, and I’m changing into comfy clothes.

Mason:Maybe we should turn this into a video call. Keep your top off.

Emery:Perv.

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