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I’m sorry, sweetness.

Sugar Bear:

What for now? Be specific. What are you sorry for?

Lyin’ Snake:

Everything. I’m sorry for lying about my name. I’m sorry for meeting you under false pretenses. I’m sorry for crossing lines. And for convincing myself that it was justified because I was concerned about you. While I was always worried about your safety, the truth is I just had to be with you. I needed to be near you, even if it was only through the screen. Because from the first moment you got here, I was drawn to you. I’m sorry I wasn’t strong enough to resist. I’m sorry I’m not a better man. And I’m so damn sorry you got hurt because of me

Sugar Bear:

Well, I guess that says it all then.

Sugar Bear:

One last question.

Lyin’ Snake:

Go ahead, sugar bear.

Sugar Bear:

Do you have your spy gizmos or gadgets on the new phone that you gave me?

Lyin’ Snake:

Yes.

Sugar Bear:

Okay, I lied about the one last question thing. I have more.

Lyin’ Snake:

I love your brain. I’m not going anywhere, sugar.

Sugar Bear:

I’m gonna need you to stop calling me that, please.

Lyin’ Snake:

I’m sorry.

Sugar Bear:

The new cameras and security shit in the apartment... can you see me through those cameras?

Lyin’ Snake:

Yes.

Sugar Bear:

I knew it. Have you been watching me this week?

Lyin’ Snake:

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