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FRicci: Seriously, how are we typing back and forth like this?

HEvans: It’s the chat feature on the shared doc you’re working in.

FRicci: Yes. But how did you find it?

HEvans: Honestly, I’m not sure, but I suspect it has something to do with Collette playing with my phone. It’s scary how tech savvy this kid is.

FRicci: STOP GIVING HER DEVICES TO PLAY ON.

HEvans: How come you aren’t using the typewriter?

FRicci: I know you heard me. I don’t think my wrists would survive it. I don’t know how George managed so many books on that machine.

HEvans: He can be a stubborn old mule sometimes. He still thinks the internet is a passing phase.

FRicci: I once watched Collette try to explain hashtags to him.

HEvans: I would have paid good money for that.

FRicci: Like you did the chicken from Brooks’ Baubles and Books?

HEvans: Ouch. Speaking of too soon to make jokes. And if you recall, I did end up paying for Nix.

FRicci: Eventually. You named her afterTerraformative?

HEvans: It was meant to be a gift for Charlie and Kate, sort of an inside joke.

FRicci: Didn’t I spotNixsitting on your dresser?

HEvans: I’m still getting around to it. ;)

FRicci: You are too heavy-handed with the winks. Just like in real life.

HEvans: It’s a gift only a few can wield.

FRicci: I’m supposed to be working. This is no place for winking.

HEvans: I beg to differ. But I will leave you be. Collette and I were about to have giant bowls of ice cream anyway and watch telly.

FRicci: Har har.

FRicci: You better be kidding.

FRicci: Harrison?

FRicci: HARRISON!?