what would you prefer i call you when you're throwing a tantrum? mon petit chaton? you are very cute when you get that little crease between your brow.
Stop trying to butter me up, Lola. It makes the ropes slip around and I'm not done being annoyed at how you've treated me. I know I'm just your ex, as you so nicely reminded me, but I won't stand for being a second thought.
Oh Rio! I'm taking one of your oldest friends down for some sunny good times in a place that's so dear to me! Actually, I'm already there, thought you should know! Don't miss me too much!
option a. casper — my partner, my closet friend on the ship — she tells me she wants off the ship because she is having a difficult time. and it will be her birthday imminently! but despite these things, i shrug my shoulders and say, "i hope you can figure that out. good luck!"
option b. same as above, but this time i do not shrug my shoulders. i say, "casper, i have had this brilliant idea. why don't we take leave with rio? you will, of course, feel like a third wheel, as my relationship with rio is very different than my relationship with you, but i think this is a good birthday present for you."
option c. I tell Rio that the idea to help my closest friend on the ship involves a nice sabbatical in the sun. Rio, not being a total bitch despite clear evidence to the contrary, agrees that this is a great idea because Casper's well being is also important to her, and wishes you well on your upcoming jaunt.
rio, this was a very impromptu decision. i told you the night before I left, right after it was approved, and i requested that approval the very same night. did you think this was some vacation i kept secret for days or weeks?
we're at an impasse then. i don't see why i should have broached the subject before i put in the request. this isn't a reflection on you, much like you wouldn't have needed my permission or blessing to take your own leave.
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option a.
casper — my partner, my closet friend on the ship — she tells me she wants off the ship because she is having a difficult time. and it will be her birthday imminently! but despite these things, i shrug my shoulders and say, "i hope you can figure that out. good luck!"
option b.
same as above, but this time i do not shrug my shoulders. i say, "casper, i have had this brilliant idea. why don't we take leave with rio? you will, of course, feel like a third wheel, as my relationship with rio is very different than my relationship with you, but i think this is a good birthday present for you."
you tell me which one sounds better.
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option c.
I tell Rio that the idea to help my closest friend on the ship involves a nice sabbatical in the sun. Rio, not being a total bitch despite clear evidence to the contrary, agrees that this is a great idea because Casper's well being is also important to her, and wishes you well on your upcoming jaunt.
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