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[aaron eklund]

Aaron Huh, I'd never noticed. I guess that's always a good distraction. Or unifier. Right. Still working on my enthusiasm. Be patient with me haha.

[samira deol]

SAMIRA Patriotism before social media bloodbaths. Again, balance! I always have been. Be patient with me, too.

[aaron eklund]

Aaron I am. If I'm ever anything otherwise, just tell me. I can take it. There's not exactly a handbook for all this.

[samira deol]

SAMIRA You're telling me.

[aaron eklund]

Aaron Does he know we've been hanging out?

[samira deol]

SAMIRA Yes. To the full extent? No.

[aaron eklund]

Aaron Just helpful to know is all. We're not havin an affair exactly.

[samira deol]

SAMIRA I wouldn't necessarily call it platonic either, though. You're right, there really is no handbook when it comes to feelings. The brain will always be our biggest mystery in this world.

[aaron eklund]

Aaron You're right. A lot of deep roots. Classic battle, brain versus heart. I don't know what else to say. I know I can't ask about your relationship status every time I see you.

[samira deol]

SAMIRA I don't either, because it's very different from my side versus yours. I don't know if I have even have answers to give you if you asked.

[aaron eklund]

Aaron I know. I wish I could make it even. Whatever I can do, I will. However I can help or support you, not pressure you.

[samira deol]

SAMIRA I don't, because then that would involve another person who would end up hurt. Thank you - you're doing fine, a lot of it is me. Just trying to figure out a course of action and how to follow it.

[aaron eklund]

Aaron I know. I just hate not being able to do anything about it. What's somethin better we can talk about? I'm still taking compliments since my birthday party.

[samira deol]

SAMIRA Sometimes that is how it is. Oh? Your head isn't big enough after my parent's gratefulness and all the attention?

[aaron eklund]

Aaron Still ridin high, not sure if I've maxed out yet. It was worth that little bit of stage fright.