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They’re flirting, sometimes. He thinks. Ravi’s definitely flirting, and some of what Elle says could be interpreted that way. But he also gets the sense that she’s just like that.
He waits a couple of days to send the finished podcast episode. Doesn’t want to seem overeager, even though he is. With it, he writes,Getting this to you a little bit early since it’s the first one and you might want me to make some changes.
She writes back,I’m sure it’s perfect but I’ll listen anyway, superspy.
The update comes an hour and a half later:
To:Kevin Kissoon
RE:Fahrenheit 451Edited Episode
I’m pretty sure listening to yourself speak for thirty-four minutes straight violates the Eighth Amendment, but you make me sound funnier and a hell of a lot more coherent than I actually am.
To:Kevin Kissoon
RE:Fahrenheit 451Edited Episode
NOT FISHING. SORRY.
To:Kevin Kissoon
RE:Fahrenheit 451Edited Episode
Also, the Eighth Amendment forbids cruel and unusual punishment. I need to work on some more country-of-origin-neutral jokes. Maybe you know that already. I’m not assuming you don’t! Or that you do! Someone take my shovel before I bury myself deeper!
To:Elle Rex
RE:Fahrenheit 451Edited Episode
I’m glad it worked out okay. And thank you for letting me know about the amendment. I think jokes work best when you explain them, preferably in several follow-up emails.
To:Kevin Kissoon
RE:Fahrenheit 451Edited Episode
Rude. Here I was, successfully pretending that you hadn’t noticed exactly how often I do that.
To:Elle Rex
RE:Fahrenheit 451Edited Episode
It’s okay. I like your fun facts.
To:Kevin Kissoon
RE:Fahrenheit 451Edited Episode
Good, because info dumping is my love language (the guy who wrote the love languages book is actually an intenselyconservative Christian who basically thinks the solution to all marital problems is to conform to gender roles
RE:Fahrenheit 451Edited Episode
Endlessly fascinating. I’d say I wonder what goes on in your mind, but I’m certain that it’s just a collection of book quotes and depressing history.
To:Kevin Kissoon
RE:Fahrenheit 451Edited Episode
