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[11calls]

That's not fair. Stand and Laura and Lucy like me!

[nobasisinfact]

Stan and Laura don't know better yet, and Lucy is odd.

[11calls]

...When did you speak to Lucy?

[Oh, yeah, that is definitely Alex's 'I am on to something here' voice.]

[nobasisinfact]

That stupid social media thing you had me do.

[That is his 'Drop it Alex' typeface.]

[11calls]

[She doesn't know it's his drop it typeface, because unlike Richard Alex tries not to hear tones in text.

Instead, Alex just laughed softly.]

She's charming, isn't she?

[L i t e r a l l y.]

[nobasisinfact]

[She should try harder.]

Worrisome is the word I'd use.

[Needs therapy if you want two.]

[11calls]

Different worlds, Richard. I mean, Victor Frankenstein is her adoptive father. Well, one of them anyway.

[A beat.]

They're having a barbeque you know. You should come and actually meet her.

[nobasisinfact]

What is it with you and picnics?

2/2

[nobasisinfact]

Will there be little red cups?

[11calls]

[And Alex is just going to laugh, her shrug practically audible.]

I like parties and people. And there may or may not be little red cups. It's at their house. But I can pick up a package on my way home if you miss them.

[Sass away, Dr. Strand. Just know you're gonna get sassed back.]

[nobasisinfact]

You've already stated that you have poor taste.

[This is a non-committal answer. Enjoy it Alex, relish in it.]

[11calls]

[Alex is clicking at something on her computer while she talks to him. You're welcome in advance, Richard.]

I did in fact admit that. Which is why I need help with Laura's party.

Can you bake?

[nobasisinfact]

Yes.

[The reply is coming awfully late for just a yes.]

[11calls]

[...that's suspicious.]

Will you please make Laura a cake?

1/2

[nobasisinfact]

[File attachment: Several rows of the solo cups that she just sent him, filled with coffee, waiting for his students to come in.]

2/3

[nobasisinfact]

[File Attachment: His mug full of her favorite type of coffee.]

3/3

[nobasisinfact]

What type of cake?

1/2

[11calls]

[Have a belated sigh from after his class was done because Alex had a meeting.]

You are such an ass, Richard Strand.

And I'll ask her. But my guess is chocolate.

2/2

[11calls]

I swear though...

[And then Alex is interrupted by the familiar sound of the intern's voice. "Okay, Alex I did it. But...Why would you date an asshole, and he's really old!"

And Alex is going to sound entirely deadpan, knowing he can hear her.]

Well, what can I say? The sex is really good and I like assholes so...

[One can almost hear that shrug emoji there.]

[nobasisinfact]

I thought you didn't want your interns hitting on me.

[Someone is far to old to be mortified.]

[11calls]

Well, I'm pretty sure you've already taken care of that by being your normal charming self so...

[Alex is gonna laugh softly, because she's amused as hell.]

[nobasisinfact]

I can be quite, accomidating.

[11calls]

Occasionally, I suppose.

[There may be a grin in that voice.]

[nobasisinfact]

Speaking of accomidating, you're interfearing in Jeff's love life.

[11calls]

It's not interfering if someone calls you up and asks for advice!

[Alex is mock-offended by that.]

Besides, he reminds me of me, you know.