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Remi:*clears throat*

Asher:*sighs*Are you ready?

Remi:Not just yet. You didn’t tell me this was happening and I need to warm up. Lubricate the vocal cords.

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Asher:*sighs louder*

Asher gives the screen a pointed look and mouthsI’m sorry.

Remi:Betty botter bought some butter. Betty botter bought some butter. A proper copper coffee p?—

Asher:You havegotto be kidding me.

Remi:Shh. You’re messing with my flow. *deep breath* Six slippery snails slid silently. Six slippery sn?—

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Caleb Gallagher enters the room, and Remi’s mouth drops open in awe.

Remi:Oh God, it’s the hot priest.

Caleb cuts him a disapproving glare and then turns his attention to Asher.

Caleb:I take it you’ve heard.

Asher gestures to the screen.

Asher:I was just updating folks about the latest developments. The media will try and brush off the falls running dry as a fluke, but we know it’s not.

Remi:Poor Victoria. I bet she never thought there’d be a time she was dry.

Remi mugs for the camera before winking.

Caleb:*groans*I see you haven’t changed a bit.

Remi:You’re welcome.

Asher:Not a compliment, babe.

Remi:Of course it was.

Caleb slams an old black book onto the table.

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Remi:Do you always have thick books in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?

Caleb:I’m afraid we’ve got bigger problems. The falls running dry is just a side effect.

Asher:Side effect of what?

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