Since I got here, plus some bodyguarding and personal training lessons on the side. Thankfully some imPorts see the value in brushing up on their hand-to-hand skills and are willing to pay for it.
[ It just slips out of his mouth before he realizes it -- this borderline flirtation. He does realize it's a bit inappropriate and manages a weak laugh. ]
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What about you?
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[ He is....purposely avoiding answering the question she was actually asking. Mall cop. How embarrassing is that! ]
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[ Unfortunately for Rick, she notices that little sidestep and decides to tackle that directly. ]
That doesn't tell me what job you have here.
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[ It just slips out of his mouth before he realizes it -- this borderline flirtation. He does realize it's a bit inappropriate and manages a weak laugh. ]
Sorry. I really can't believe I just said that.
[ STILL AVOIDING THAT QUESTION. ]
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[ Sorry Rick, she's used to talking with dumb boys. ]
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[ He sounds playfully exasperated. ]
Yeah. I am. They got me workin' as a mall cop. The joke bein' I was once a sheriff back home.
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With a uniform and night stick and everything? [ She lets out a low, 'impressed' whistle. ] I didn't think you could go up from sheriff.
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[ A pause. An awkward pause. ]
Well. Talk soon?
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[ It's as much of a goodbye as he'll get from her, unless he wants it to be final. She's smiling faintly as she cuts the comm. ]