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Xane (Spook): And for the record, the décor isn’t calming. It’s dull. Carpet tiles are yuck. The whole building smells weird. And the choice of artwork gives purple a bad name.
Allegra: Sounds like you’re secretly enjoying it.
Xane (Spook): Not the word I’d use.
Allegra: But is it helping?
Xane (Spook): Jury remains out.
Xane (Spook): Send me another pic of your pussy.
She sent another three of Malice looking unimpressed at being forced into a baby bonnet.
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Spook
22ndJanuary
“Jesus fucking Christ! You sick fucker. I’m proud.”
“Tempted to keep that one.”
“Fine, I give up, just have the fucking phone. I’ll buy a new one.”
Spook: Apparently, I own a phone!!
Allegra: Does that mean we can speak? Do pictures? Besides pussy pics?
Allegra: I want pictures.
Allegra: Send me pictures.
Spook: You first.
23rdJanuary
Spook: Okay, that was more than I was expecting.
Spook: A lot more.
Allegra: Text ‘STOP’ to opt out.
