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Is your name really JET or are you kidding?

Introductions.

So, I get we’re in a study, but how many of us are there? I just realized I’ve been talking to a few different people and still haven’t introduced myself. So, hello void, my name is JET.

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Let me get this straight. So you shaved your beard because you saw someone who looked like you?

So, weird stuff happened today. I decided to walk around the town (there’s barely anything to see, heads up) and while I as walking around, I swear, I saw a dude who looked very much like me minus the glasses. Maybe it’s the beard, I’m not sure, but I decided to come back and shave it off. Yeah, basically this post is basically to say that I’ve forgotten what it feels like to have the wind blow against my chin! It’s nice. Also, so is coffee.

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I don't know how you can get Dick from Richard. That's still insane to me.

So, Alaska.

No, not at all. Or Richie, or Dick, or Rick— all those bogus names that you can get from Richard. 

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Don't like the name Richard?

So, Alaska.

Well, the fact that my name is Richard should be reason enough. My middle name is James, though, so, I figured Jamie would be justifiable. 

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Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. I work in construction. I didn't realize I was being mean at all. I thought I was being really friendly.

No, it wouldn’t be a problem. I just figured since you hate human contact mostly. Do you work alone or something? Out of all the people I’ve met here, I meant. I’ve met meaner people before, in my life.

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Right.. I'm Colt. Why do you go by Jamie if your name is Richard?

So, Alaska.

It’s all good. Her ma said she’d tape record it, so, I won’t actually miss it. I just won’t be there in person. Anyway, who are you? I’m Jamie— well, Richard, but, I go by Jamie. 

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If I were, would that be a problem? But no, actually I mostly work a lot and watch TV. Really? Out of all the people you've ever met? What a shame.

So, what, are you like one of those people who sit in their room and play video games all day or something? Well, you’re the least friendliest person I’ve spoken to so far.

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That sucks. Sorry about that, man.

So, Alaska.

I do, yes sir. She’s just about five years old now, actually. Since they’re not going to let me see her, I’m actually going to miss the kid’s birthday. Anyway, enough about that. 

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Of course I have human contact with people. Unfortunately you need that to live. I think I'm a really friendly guy.

It’s not a dumb question, you’re just not a very friendly person. I’m not implying anything, but you’re making it sound like you have no human contact with anyone.

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That's a dumb question. I do most things by myself. What are you implying?

Oh, so you do everything by yourself?

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Good luck to you and your army then, man.

It’s better than nothing.

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You have a little girl?

So, Alaska.

Being locked in a room with a random dude is not what I thought this was going to be like. For a second, I had a little John Green thought, thinking that maybe Alaska was actually a person that I was going to meet, and not a cold motherfucking place I have to stay at without my little girl and away from the rest of my life. 

Also, no fucking good channels around this place. NONE!

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Anything that involves me by myself, mostly.

If you don’t like to mingle, then what do you like to do? I’m Abby.

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Yeah, you're probably right. Two sure sounds like an army.

Perhaps but this other girl is going to be asking too, so strength in numbers.

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Well, now you've met me. Someone who doesn't like to mingle. I'm Colt.

I see. Clearly, I need to look elsewhere if I’m looking for fun then. I’ve never met someone who didn’t like to mingle.

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Asking isn't as effective as sucking up, man. But you go.

Yeah, well, I’m just going to ask instead of suck up. But hopefully I’ll be getting HBO in the end.

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I think I'll pass, thanks. I'm allergic to the word 'mingle'.

Oh, come on! Put a smile on and go mingle. It could end up being a lot of fun.