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[lily mccarthy]

LILY Been a nice way to stay sane, though we're also lucky we've gotten along for this amount of time. Feel this is a very make or break situation for a lot of people. Why didn't I know this earlier? I can wave at you if you're on your balcony!

[isaac mcavoy]

isaac I was gonna say, no big fights? It was kind of a spur of the moment thing. Come stay, there's plenty of spare bedrooms, we can stay apart!

[lily mccarthy]

LILY A few bickers and definitely days where we needed to be alone for a bit, but the vibe here's still really good. I've been big into plants. Nope, you could be infected! Quarantine for a week, see if you feel fine. I think tests in LA are easier to get now too.

[isaac mcavoy]

isaac I guess you're both pretty chill people, right? Ok, ok. Counting down the days.

[lily mccarthy]

LILY Yeah, for the most part. We both have our moments, but also have found enough outlets over this time to stay less stressed. We like late night drives these days! Just trying to keep everyone safe - it’s been a good time to write, for me anyway. What’s your current quarantine hobby?

[isaac mcavoy]

isaac It's gonna suck for her when I make you move in with me! Saaame, been getting a lot down on paper. Other than that I've gotten really into making cocktails, I'll have to show you my skills. I've really nailed a good gin fizz.

[lily mccarthy]

LILY I like my space though, it’s cozy! Want to host a Zoom cocktail class? I’ll provide the soundtrack, Phoebe Bridgers’ new album’s lovely.

[isaac mcavoy]

isaac Fine, fine. Hired help it is. Fuck yes I do, I've been so desperate to show people but my mom doesn't drink and neither she nor my brother think I should so they showed no interest. Let's do it tonight!

[lily mccarthy]

LILY I can do drive by’s when you’re in the clear. How’s your family anyway? As long as you’re not getting my level of tequila drunk, it does take the edge off a little. Send me the ingredient list then, I need to be prepared!

[isaac mcavoy]

isaac Honestly I think I've already had it, but we can wait it out. Time means nothing to me these days. Oh no, that's guaranteed. Let's start easy with an old fashioned, all you need is bourbon, bitters, sugar and an orange.

[lily mccarthy]

LILY Did you feel sick? I’m really scared of getting it, to be honest. I have a shitty immune system. Do I also need a wingback chair and an old bound book? Seems on theme. No, no - alter ego Lily’s packed away for a while. She does things I don’t know about.

[isaac mcavoy]

isaac Just like a bad flu, it wasn't so terrible. No, a healthy girl like you? Yes, those would be preferred but not strictly necessary. Invite your roomie, or we can keep it just us. Aw, I'll miss her.

[lily mccarthy]

LILY Yeah, I get the flu or strep or something every year. I can eat as healthy and be as active as I want but I don’t do well fighting off viruses! I’ll find a greenscreen background to suit. Cleo’s been trying to bake again lately and that doesn’t seem to go well, so her joining will be a good distraction. I won’t, she tried to call you 6 times!

[isaac mcavoy]

isaac You're doing well so far. Okay, I'm gonna do a proper two week quarantine so you don't have to be scared of being around me. Never trust a skinny baker. Alright, I'll brace myself for the two of you. I can't believe I was asleep, I can only imagine how great the conversation would have been.

[lily mccarthy]

LILY Don’t jinx me, my time could be coming! Appreciate it though - Lysol the whole house while you’re at it, that kills a ton of hours. She’s great at hair dye and haircuts though, we all have our strengths. Same, you never really sleep! Probably annoying, I’m sure I was babbling. How long was the voicemail?