Page 80 of One Small Spark
“Menaces,” we both say at the same time.
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Isabel: Movie night was such a hit, what do you say to a dinner out?
Isabel: Maybe this weekend?
Nora: I haven’t finished the book yet
Nora: Can we promise we won’t reveal spoilers?
Rosetta: Nobody ever promises that
Ada: I think we’ll find enough distractions from fictional romance
Barb: I can’t eat anything spicy
Fran: Hoping for spice is the whole reason we’re going out
Ada: Great idea, Isabel
Ada: Magnifico, maybe? Or Lemongrass?
Barb: Lemongrass is Thai. That’s spicy
Nora: You can order it mild
Barb: I vote Magnifico. Delicious Italian food and no loud music
Rosetta: Agreed
Isabel: Lemongrass doesn’t have loud music
Barb: I neversaid it did
Fran: We can show up a little dressy, too
Fran: Really make a date of it
Ada: Is everyone in? Maybe some of us have other plans for the weekend?
Ada: If anyone has plans, let us know and we can reschedule
Ada: We only want to do it if everyone can attend
Wren: Magnifico sounds good
Shepherd: Does anyone need a ride?
Fran: If you’re offering
Nora: He’s not
TWENTY-THREE
SHEPHERD
At some point,I’m going to dump my phone and only communicate with people via fax. Send me antiquated messages during work hours or nothing at all.
