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I'd probably have to resort to math or something. Even then, you'd likely do well.

Not possible.

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One day I'll have to find something you can't do.

I sure am.

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You are the absolute best.

Say that again.

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If I keep a super secret pen stock, I'll make sure it's super secret. As long as the props and cast members are in the right places, then we don't have any real concerns.

Why not keep a super secret pen stock somewhere at the Gershwin, then? Except, you know, if you do then it is not a good idea to tell me anything about it. It still wouldn’t surprise me if you ended up stealing your own pen. It’s like everything here disappears and reappears when you need it more or least expect it. 

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Hey, it's alright. I've had enough pens stolen to not really care, anymore. Or, that was the case until I entirely ran out of them... That's my plan. For all I know, I might end up stealing back my own pen.

Sorry, by the way! Though even if I’d known it had been your pen, I’d probably still have taken it? I don’t know. In any case, I’d advice stealing someone else’s pencil back as retribution for the second one that’s missing. 

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I would appreciate that very much. This is why you're the best.

Okay, no new pencils then. I can definitely come through on the getting you away for five minutes though.

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That is my pen. And I've been missing it for a while, so you probably secretly borrowed it from someone who secretly borrowed it from me. But thanks!

Wait, I think I may have inadvertently borrowed one of them? I found it at the front desk, though, but - {hold out pen} Is that yours? 

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Oh, Hanna, really? You would do that for me? Dear Lord, someone needs to get me away from this show for five minutes. And no, I plan to steal them back.

There there, Mr. Stolen From. Do you need me to go buy you a new pack of pencils?

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There's a pencil thief at the Gershwin. I officially have no writing utensils aside from one Sharpie left on my desk.

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Text Blast to: Everyone except Lizzie

Darcy: Chem lab after school. Lizzie's going to meet me. I need people to help. We're going to fight for her and help her in any way we can. We're going to organize a plan to put that stupid 21-year-old creep behind bars. She's so down right now and she needs to know she isn't alone.

Darcy: We can get him on statutory rape and distribution of child porn. I've done my research. I can do the talking, or if a senior wants to do the talking they can. Let me know. I'll give us a half hour before she's meeting me so we can all assemble and figure out an approach strategy.

Hanna: You should do the talking, since you definitely seem to know what you're talking about. I'll be there.

Carmen: I will definitely be there. she's lucky to have a friend like you Darcy.

Darren: idk if she wants me there, but i can be there.

Claire: I'll absolutely be there. It's probably best if you speak since you're the one who asked her to meet, but I'm happy to help however I can.

Grant: I'll go. I'll do whatever you guys need.

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No, no. I don't sing. Or act. No one wants to witness that.

Thanks! Hey - You didn’t audition, did you? 

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You did? Oh, Lizzie, I'm sorry to hear that. It sounds like the dance wasn't really anyone's high point.

Darren and I broke up.

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I mean my older brother's in college, and he's pretty cool, I guess. What brought on this sudden change of heart?

Grant, you’re too real for this world. Thank you for agreeing with me.

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I bet you'll do great! And it sounds like there'll be a lot of rehearsals, so you'll have plenty of chances to put yourself in character when you're not just hanging out with friends.

Yep! And I thought so too. I don’t know, I really want to give her my best shot.

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We're all pretty lame, so that doesn't surprise me.

Wow, Seventeen Magazine doesn’t lie. College boys really are cooler than high school boys.

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If you need me to do anything in preparation, just let me know.

Me too.

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I'm very glad you managed to lure me away from my studies long enough to ask you out.

I could never say anything else.