“When are you looking for? I’m going on a surf trip in a couple of weeks.” “August first. How much do you charge?” “It’s fine, I’ll do it for free. It’ll be fun.” Alicia adjusts the bandana she’s required to wear over her hair. “Maybe we can get a drink afterwards.” “It won’t be fun,” says Cassie. “I’m serious. You wouldn’t like me when I sweat. I’m even crankier.” “Ah. Like the Hulk!” “Excuse me?” “You know how he’s like, You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry?” Cassie is confused and says that she didn’t say she’d be angry. She talks about her Irish heritage and explains how her complexion is
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