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[dishearten]

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[dishearten]

all right. I might be a little later than usual, but I'll be there.
what are you planning?

[sheriffing]

I'm not telling.

[dishearten]

that's mildly ominous.
I was going to pick up some takeout, should I get enough for two?

( it really isn't too out of the ordinary for them these days, to eat together. so it isn't that strange to plan in advance, is it? )

[sheriffing]

Don't bother, I'm taking care of it.

[dishearten]

is that the plan you couldn't mention?

( this is the most sheriffing he's done in years. )

[sheriffing]

It's only part of it.

[dishearten]

I would have never figured you were a fan of surprises.

[sheriffing]

I'm not a fan of being surprised. Surprising is better.

[dishearten]

I've not been fond of surprises, lately.

( he hopes this will be better. )

I can be out by six. is that too early?

[sheriffing]

It won't be like the surprises you've had lately.

[ if there's one thing she can promise him, it's that. ]

Six is good. I can be ready by six.

[dishearten]

six then.
I'll be there.

( he wishes he were better at padding conversation. there's not much to say after that, is there? )