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“...Yeah, pal, I really don’t think that’s how it works. Sure, plenty of people, but they wouldn’t come near me. It’s a Saturday night in New York City. There are bound to be millions of desperate women out there just dying to find two guys like us.”

“I only piss off people who deserve it, so I think that means I have morals than you. Definitely agreed. Know of anyone decent and desperate? I don’t trust this city to just give me what I want.”

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“I was going for being polite, but since I obviously must have a hidden agenda here, maybe I’ll stick with being an asshole.” 

“I guess that’s more worthy of that kind of response, then. And I’m designing for Waldorf Designs right now, but since when do you care about what I’m doing?”

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My taste in movies is the best you will ever find. I won’t force you to watch the comic book ones, but plenty of others are awesome that don’t fall into that category. Look if you want to get your shit together? I’m helping. I don’t need distractions. I’d-- I can’t... 

Hm, I’m not sure I trust your taste in movies. Alright, just hanging out. I was afraid you were expecting some kind of excitement to distract you from your boring job. Quit then. If I leave my husband at the altar, you can quit.

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“Not making a big deal! It-- Uh...is..probably...closer to... three... That was three questions! Three not so tough questions. I’m gonna tel you what I told Ridley. Internet. Blggoing. Probably more money in that. Could even do whatever while you’re doing the internship.

“Don’t make a big deal out of it. I liked you once upon a time, I’m sure that person is still there somewhere under that fancy suit that could probably cover two months of rent. Yeah, I know. Luckily for you, you can still come to places like this and hang out with your kind of people. Jesus, what’s with all the questions? There isn’t that long left, but I’m not guaranteed a job. Fingers crossed, though.”

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“Both smart, both determined, both good at our robs? The list is probably endless. Right. Okay, I’ll remember that next time. What? Mia, last I talked to her, she was trying to get clean. We were talking about hanging out and not touching anything like that. She was looking for a job? That doesn’t sound that off the rails to me... She got out of a situation she did not want to be in. Leaving that guy was probably the best choice she’s ever made.”

“Like what? And hate is a strong word, I just…really dislike you. She’s not doing well, Carter. I’m sure you’re aware she’s still using, you are experienced in that department, but that’s not the only thing. She just seems really lost and I don’t know how to help her. I thought we were close but–and this hurts to admit–she seems like she might be closer with you. So I thought you could talk to her, keep an eye on her, make sure she doesn’t do anything stupid, you know?”

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“You wouldn’t mind? I have colleagues... None of the people I work with are my kind of people, y’know? How long is the internship? You got a lot left? There a job at the end of it?”

You can leave if you want, but I wouldn’t mind you staying. You don’t? You’ve been working there for a couple years, right? I thought you’d have made some friends. Yeah, in this crappy dinner. After my unpaid internship.

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I’ll educate you on the greatest movies of all time. I'm not crazy on the booze or drugs. We don’t have to get into trouble, just gotta hang out. Won’t be that boring. Yeah, see... Thing is? I’m fucked up because I have my life figured out. It’s only a good thing having your life on track if you’re enjoying it, right?

Okay, good. Movies sound good. And we don’t have to be totally boring. If Nick’s there, I’m sure he’ll find a way to get us into some kind of trouble. Even if I’m sober. Yeah, we don’t have to drink that much. You’re not fucked up, you have your life figured out and everything. Things are going well for you, except for that Jack Bass bullshit. I’m proud of you, it’s a major improvement. Your face is average.

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Mostly cranberry juice? You rebel, you! Haha! I-- Yeah, no... Kinda... Going stag tonight. Probably shouldn’t even be out at all.

And for good reason, too. But, hey, I have food coming and this is mostly cranberry juice, so feel free to withhold judgement. You don’t seem like you need to frequent bars alone, either. No Nick or lawyer friends tonight?

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“Jesus Christ, you piss off more people than I do. Avoiding familiar faces sounds good to me. We need new ones. Female ones.” 

“Yeah, yeah, that works. As long as we don’t end up at 1OAK. I may or may not have gotten in a fight with their bouncer a week ago. And Delirium too, too many people we know there.”7

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I figured you’d...probably want me to leave you alone after the whole ten minute, polite ‘how’re ya doing’ conversation? Yeah, I don’t have many of those. You’re waitressing too? 

Technically, I’m not by myself. You’re here. It wasn’t planned, but still. You’re definitely not one to talk. Did your lawyer buddies ditch you? Busy’s okay. I could do without the waitress job, honestly.

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“We actually have a lot in common Mia, you just hate me too much to really want to admit it to yourself. What about Rid though?”

“I don’t really come here but I know this is your kind of place and I need to speak with you. It’s about Ridley…the only thing we have in common, apparently.”

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Yeah, that’s fine. We can be boring and go to the movies and stuff. Don’t have to drink that much, right? C’mon, I don’t think you’re gonna fuck me up. I’m already fucked up, you’re not gonna make it worse. I am more than just a pretty face, y’know. 

I’d like to still hang out, but I’m afraid I’ll have to say no to drugs. Should probably say no to booze too, but we both know I won’t. I’m sorry, Cart. I don’t want to, like, fuck up what you have going for you. You’re right, never thought I’d be saying this. I’ll be looking into that.

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“Couple drinks here, hit a club, hit..whatever I don’t know. We’ll see where we end up. More fun that way. 

“Fine, dickhead. Where are we starting?”

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...You’re a bartender? Tyler Waldorf? Is a bartender?

This is my workplace, Baizen.

Do you want another drink?

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I don’t ever recall finding you drinking alone in bars before, Archibald.

Is is really that strange to see me here? Worthy of a greeting like that?

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More weird that I haven’t seen you in years. What are you doing with yourself?

It’s a bar and I’ve had a long day. It’s not exactly weird for me to be here.

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And you’re spending it in a shitty bar by yourself? I guess I’m not one to talk... Busy’s good though, right? 

Well, none of you have done anything to prove that statement wrong. I’ve been good. Working a lot. This is, like, my only night off.