I text Atlas to see if he would want to grab something to eat. I type out the message and delete it several times. No matter how I write the words, I can’t make it sound less date-like. Henri Hello, Atlas. I am thinking I will go get dinner off campus. If you are hungry, you could join me. Atlas no dates Sighing, I rub a hand over my face. I should have known he’d be too clever for that. I should have waited and asked him in person. He’s easier to convince when I can smile at him and ply him with my accent. He pretends not to like it, but I know that he does. Henri Just one will not hurt, yes?
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