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Ryan

Yes, but you also called me pretty earlier so you must not find me that annoying

Firecracker

I’m going to scream

Fine

What did you want to be when you grew up?

Or did you always want to play baseball professionally?

Ryan

Believe it or not, an astronaut

But once I started playing little league that dream changed

It’s been baseball since then

Firecracker

Why does it not surprise me you’d want to be launched into space

Ryan

What’s so bad about space?!

Firecracker

Space is terrifying

I’d much rather stay here on solid ground

Ryan

Nah space is sick

Other planets? Stars? It’s so cool how much else is out there

Aliens!

Firecracker

It’s a dark, soundless vacuum. You’d literally die without a space suit

I’m good, thanks

Ryan

What about you?

I’m sure young Isa didn’t dream of working in security

Firecracker

There was a brief moment when I wanted to be an actress