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[peccatore]

WELCOME TO YOUR PRIVATE CHANNEL, MARCO. FOR SECURE COMMUNICATION, USE 868.32.455.97 *** marco has joined 868.32.455.97 <marco> Hi, this is Marco! (Though you probably already knew that ;D) <marco> How can I help you today?

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<marco>

[peccatore]

Oh, wonderful.
This should be much easier than last year.

<KrisKringle>

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See? I'm not always horrible to you.

<marco>

[peccatore]

I don't recall ever accusing you of that.

<KrisKringle>

[getmeoutofthedraft]

You're right!

I need to be meaner to you, obviously.

<marco>

[peccatore]

I'll be expecting coal this year, in that case.

<KrisKringle>

[getmeoutofthedraft]

Well, now you've spoiled the surprise.

<marco>

[peccatore]

It wasn't that big of a surprise then, now was it?

<KrisKringle>

[getmeoutofthedraft]

You're a spoilsport, you know that?

<marco>

[peccatore]

I assume that means more coal.

<KrisKringle>

[getmeoutofthedraft]

Oh, mountains of it.

Although more mountains for Fidds. Can't believe he didn't sign up this year. What a Scrooge.

<marco>

[peccatore]

[...]

It's been a tough year.
Although... to be honest, I thought he was doing better than I am.

<KrisKringle>

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Yeah. That's the worry.

I thought he was doing better, too.

<marco>

[peccatore]

I want to make sure he has a good Christmas.
But
To be honest, I'm not sure how to talk about it.

[Not that he doesn't know how to take care of Fiddleford by now. On the contrary. It's just...

Not being sure how much of it is his own fault complicates matters.]

<KrisKringle>

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Well, first you open your mouth, and then words come out.

(Or use the keyboard, I guess.)

In all seriousness, you don't have to talk about it unless you want to, but if you DO want to, well. You know where to find me.

<marco>

[peccatore]

How to talk to *Fiddleford* about it.
That's what I meant.
But I appreciate the offer.

Are you sure you're really up for it, though? After all that's happened?

<KrisKringle>

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I am if you are. Which, I mean. I wouldn't blame you if not.

Also, talking to him does sound like it might be something to do AFTER you talk it through with someone else. Not necessarily me.

<marco>

[peccatore]

I just don't want to put too much on you.
You stopped doing therapy for a very good reason, and I know I can be

difficult.

<KrisKringle>

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I stopped doing therapy because it's not fair to the people I'm working with to keep acting like I know either jack or shit about healthy coping mechanisms.

But I'm not offering as a therapist. I'm offering as a friend. Drink and a shoulder to bitch on.

<marco>

[peccatore]

[A pause.]

I really appreciate it.
When are you free?

<KrisKringle>

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I've got tomorrow off. Midnight to 3 P.M.

<marco>

[peccatore]

That works for me.
Is the usual place fine?

<KrisKringle>

[getmeoutofthedraft]

Sure is.

I'll see you there.

Uh. Ho ho ho?