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I agree. The style reflects Mickey's no-nonsense approach to her life. It was strange at first, but I didn't mind it once I got used to it.

totally agree with this answer

I also thought it sounded like a factual police report and that it mimicked Mickey’s emotionally stunted style to communicate in this way.