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“Echt heel erg bedankt.” Dev graciously thanked the patron after their most recent delivery. It’s the last one of the evening which means freedom! Not like there’s a punch clock or anything. Dev goes with his own pace. As long as he makes a certain amount of day, and can still afford a week off to do whatevs, then Dev’s good. While Dev straddled their bike he went and selected himself as unavailable. That felt good. Damn good. Dev pocketed his phone and readied to wheel off when he noticed Dae a stone throw’s away. Dev walked wheeled his bike over in a comical fashion as he appeared to waddle closer. “Hey hey hey.” a jovial tone hugged their words. “What’s the good word?”

Jackie: Well of course! Some popped up on pintrest and it immediately made me think of you!

Jackie: I can have it all ready by 8:30! Even some dessert too if you'd like.

Dev: Keep what it is a surprise. I want to go into this meal in the complete dark.

Considering she’s halfway talked me into buying a new suit for the express purpose of going full-tilt 1920s just to go see ‘Chicago’, I can believe it. We’d be the best dressed crew of thieves this side of Vegas! 

Jackie: Hey, babe 😍 I just found a recipe for a spicy pasta dish on Pinterest.

Jackie: I could make it for dinner for us sometime soon!

Dev: Spicy pasta dish you say?

Hmm, that could work, you never know. But what happens when line up is over? You’d be recognized because of your jacket., i think. Do you get good tips or are Dutchies bad tippers? Older people do love to talk, you’re right about that. They’re also adorable like 90% of the time which makes up for the talking. Oh, you mean that dude who’s married to Emily Blunt, right? He’s super handsome, especially with beard! Confession time; I never seen that show… 

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True. This is why it’s important to talk things out and realize the flaw in your plans before I waste time and money on it. It depends. The tips aren’t as high as back in the states. Surprisingly that doesn’t bother me much. I get the fresh air and people are far nicer here. Do you think you will? You can skip the 1st season. It’s a slow start.

Tessa: Perhaps we should add it in, then.

Tessa: I have NOT, and I'm not sure I've been missing much, from that glowing description, honestly.

Tessa: Food colouring. To a stout. I'm pretty sure that's sacrilegious, Dev.

Dev: you're the first person I've talked to who hasn't seen Tom & Jerry. Looney Tunes? How about that?

Dev: why should it only be for St. Patricks?

Jackie: I think that would sound wonderful and work perfectly. That is just enough time to get some pesky clothes out of the way and into a robe.

Jackie: That would be perfect! I make my own schedule with classes so I can totally make that happen. A chill weekend and a chance to explore something new I love it.

Jackie: Group tickets or that Advantage card could be a good deal too! I think I heard my aunt said she used that.

Jackie: Dev, I am turning into a tomato here! Your compliments are simply the best. But I am so glad you notice, you are the one person I want to impress 😘

Dev: or don't bother with a robe at all and wait for me in the shower. I'll be there in 3 minutes

Dev: to explore something and to explore it together. new experiences and memories with the most incredible woman I know. what better way to spend a weekend?

Dev: I'm looking at the Advantage card idea too. does she like it?

Dev: all you have to do is smile and it blows me away

Tessa: I'm fairly sure that would have come up in the roommate interview before this point.

Tessa: I'm a little afraid of what kind of cartoons you were watching as a child.

Tessa: But I don't HAVE a wild side. Unless you count having a pint at lunch some weekends when I'm not working, which I don't.

Dev: it's not a question I would have thought of until after the fact

Dev: Tom & Jerry! surely you've seen those cartoons? think a lot of it is most likely censored due to the cartoon violence.

Jackie: It may or may not be 😉 What would you think of it?

Jackie: That has always been a dream of mine to get to backpack and experience places. And with the weekend it won't get in the way of our jobs. It would be so awesome, truly. It means the world to me that we can make plans like this together. Yes! I am already starting searches on my phone.

Jackie: Wait really? Oh my god that is priceless! You know me so well ♥️

Dev: I would tell you I haven't had a chance to shower since I got home from work an hour ago. fancy a shower with me in say 10 mins?

Dev: if this turns out to be a good set up then we can plan it for the last weekend of the month when I don't have deliveries. My chill weekend.

Dev: https://dutchreview.com/traveling/cheap-dutch-train-ticket/

Dev: we can use this too

Tessa: But then I'd have to sit through it as well, and in a way I'd be punishing myself, yeah?

Tessa: That one movie, where someone tapes the main character's eyes open? Isn't that what you were referencing?

Tessa: I know no such thing. I'm a very quiet, boring individual, it's my comfort zone, after all.

Dev: you could be a secret sadist for all I know... lol

Dev: actually, I wasn't. now you said it I think I saw it in a cartoon when I was a kid

Dev: it's always the quiet ones

Jackie: The thought of you enjoying your favorite foods makes me happy! Already thinking ahead? I love it ;) That wouldn't be a bad idea, I think my bathroom would have enough room for the both of us to freshen up.

Jackie: I would love nothing more, Dev. I always feel like I'd love to explore more and I know for a fact it would be even better to get to experience with someone special. Is there anything I can do to help?

Jackie: Well of course! We would be such a good team! I could even get us good outfits too!

Dev: this an invitation to take a shower with you Jackie? 😉

Dev: both of us bring a backpack for the weekend and go wherever the deal takes us. we can make it a once a month kind of deal if we wind up liking it. it will be special and awesome to share this with you. if you happen to find any sort of travel deals let me know. i'll do the same

Jackie: Oh I don't know I think I'd love that sight. I love it when you come back from deliveries ;)

Jackie: I haven't actually! But I've always wanted to.

Jackie: I do! They are so exciting!

Dev: then we need to make sure I scrub up good before we fool around after I've gone to town on spicy dishes. don't want to hurt you

Dev: both you and I are missing out. kind of want to find specials and travel to someplace. anyplace. do you want to come with?

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Oh my god, that had me laughing as well. Can you imagine people trying to pick you out of a line up ‘Yeah, that’s the dude!’ I doubt people will even remember what you look like, I mean, do people even really look at you when you deliver them their food? I’m the first to admit that I’m more focused on what’s being delivered and if it’s the right thing then who delivers it. So bad, I know. Hmm-mm I hear you, there should be more happy news on the news and not just all the bad stuff. 

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which makes me think I should wear camouflage. Line up camouflage. At all times. Then when the day comes I blend with the wall and they can’t see me. People don’t. It’s a quick hello and thanks when I give them the food goods. When I do get stuck in a conversation its with an older person. That can take awhile to get out of. John K (Jim from The Office. I can’t spell his last name) made a video thing where he shares good news. He’s an incredible and handsome dude.

Kids’ song, definitely – obnoxiously American kids’ song, even. Definitely not Mother Goosing it up with that one.

Either you’re fucking with me, or I’m supremely unobservant. It’s a toss up which one is more likely right now, honestly.

does it have to rhyme to be Mother Goose approved? Then again, Yankee Doodle rhymes. It’s Father Moose at it’s finest.

Tessa: Would I do that to you, Dev?

Tessa: Ew. Have you been watching old movies again?

Tessa: Because between the two of us, you're far more interesting than I am, that's just the plain and simple truth.

Dev: you have payback on the brain. you could

Dev: old movies? what?

Jackie: Really? I just love all the little things we have in common. It makes my heart so happy

Dev: I love heat and spice. I should warn ahead of time when I go for extra hot I get sweaty. not cute in the least

Dev: have you traveled anywhere by train before?