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Seriously? None??

Marcus:

Deleted everything a few years back. Wasn’t worth having

Me:

Why’s that?

The dots start, stop, start again.

Marcus:

Didn’t like the way it made me feel.

Me:

Probably for the best. I feel like it’s only gotten worse

Marcus:

I bet

Me:

Well, if you’re ever feeling the urge to share photos of your life to someone who’d appreciate them, I’d love to see them. Selfies especially encouraged.

Marcus:

I’ll keep that in mind.

Me:

You know I’m not above begging.

Marcus:

Oh, I know.

Me:

Pleeease, Marcus

Marcus:

Me:

Is it working?

He doesn’t answer for a few minutes and I assume that’s the end of it when my phone buzzes. A photo comes through of a record player with an album spinning in what must be his apartment, and I feel excited he’s sharing another piece of his life with me, even if it’s small.

Me:

Not a selfie, but I’ll take it.

Marcus:

Don’t get greedy