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I think we've both been busy lately. How's tricks?

They've been okay. Thor helped me out with a date crisis yesterday which was really helpful.

How are you?

Point Break does have his ways.

I've been alright. Gearing up for Halloween. You partying?

Yes. I think I narrowed down my costume.

Is it weird if I ask you if you think Peter would like me to dress up as a girl from the 1950s?

Any weirder than me cutting a deal with Pete where I'm dressing up as Spider-Man?

Nope.

You're dressing as Spider-Man? Peter can definitely be persuasive when he wants to be.

Are you going to wear his suit?

A nice replica thereof. And persuasive nothing. He kind of bullied me into it.

Bullied? I don't believe it. How did he convince you?

For the record, I think you'd make a nice Spider-Man.

Essentially called me a party-pooper until I acquiesced. Was very hurtful.

Well, I'm glad he did. It will be nice to see you at the party in a costume. I'm sure you'll have fun. Caroline throws great parties.

You never answered my question though... do you think my costume will be okay?

I think that goes without saying. What was the inspo?

I guess I just wanted to pick something that's sort of opposite of me, if that makes sense. Last year I went as Marie Curie back home, but this year I thought it might be fun to mix things up.

So like Sandy from Grease?

Her cheerleader getup. Not her black jumpsuit getup.

Something like that! I thought it'd be classic, but still pretty, you know?

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Hey. How are things with Peter? Did he tell you what happened with someone?

With which someone? His twin?

I wouldn't call him a twin, but yes.

With Brad.

As far as I know it worked itself out. Pete's a good kid. So are you.

Thanks. I hope it is. It was... stressful.

[Sent a moment later]

Speaking of... do you hang out with Annie a lot? I think she might need someone to talk to who isn't Peter.

More and more these days. Don't worry yourself too much about these kinds of things.

I try not to, but, I think I'm the problem.

I know I'm the problem.

Out of the many, many layered and heavy circumstances at play here, Liz is the sole cause?

You're a young woman in love. Even if you backed off, that wouldn't change anything but your relationship status.

I know I'm not the sole, but I don't know how to help Annie. I tried backing off and it wasn't good. I can't... I won't give up Peter. But I know when she sees me, especially when she sees me with him, it really hurts her and I don't want that. She's a really good kid.

I wish there was an easy solution

There really isn't. But there's a long and messy road towards finding the best resolution you can hope for. I think we're past due for some mediated talks.

You mean with Annie and I?

Annie, Peter, you, me. Yeah.

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