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rileykeough: i think so? isn't the back the first thing to go? or is it the knees? @/tom_wilso

tom_wilso: knees or back, that sounds about right, yeah. been knees in my case lol @/rileykeough

rileykeough: i need a foam roller… #oldladyproblems

tom_wilso: is that how age is measured now? lol @/rileykeough

maddie: I get that, being really close to something you've wanted pretty much your whole life, but not quite there yet. it kinda sucks, lol. I've been to a few kings games in my time, but mostly bc I got free tickets. i'm technically above 'average' height, you're the problem here -- everyone is tiny compared to you. I could probably fit in your pocket 🤣 well ya, if not im all arms and legs flying everywhere.

tom: oh, i've won it once before, i'm not really complaining. i know a lot of damn good players have never gotten there, so i'm lucky to have the team i have. but that was uh, 8 years ago? and no one's ever satisfied with just one. really, they give out free ones? well, that's not a bad deal. they have a nice rink and good crowds, in my experience. haha, i have been told i'm the problem often, i can't argue that. eh, i'd argue i'm average in my field too, but. that does sound like a problem.

maddie: I saw, sorry about that? right, that's the right thing to say, sorry? idk the hockey etiquette 😂 bc when I do, i'm a star fish sleeper, constantly moving and it's when I get the best sleep. when I know i'm sharing a bed it's different? I know i'm be a pain to sleep with, so 🤷🏼‍♀️

tom: lol, i suppose? it's starting to feel like a habit now, but i'm sure next season will be better. don't know many hockey players, eh? those la guys must be slacking. but you're tiny! i can't see you taking up that much room, but ok, that makes sense. you're more on alert, eh?

maddie: Idk, I think if you time it just right, I could be talked into it, or maybe you'll get me on a charitable day. or maybe you won't, who knows? not us, lol. I do, sometimes 😂

tom: haha, well, unfortunately i'm now pretty free until the fall, so you shouldn't have to miss me. 😏 tho, i am curious as to why you like sleeping alone??

maddie: hey, at least now you're asking the right questions. even i'm not fully sure how I'd respond. maybe you'll have to ask and surprise us both? no pressure or anything, i'm sure you *think*you could find better arrangements, lol.

tom: 🤔 i could, but i have a feeling you wouldn't admit it. even if you did. not really lol. who actually likes sleeping alone?

maddie: I was just jerkin your chain, but you said it, not me 😜 well, i do owe you a place to stay so if you wanted, we could shack up while your here..up to you.

tom: ha. and would you say it if i asked? i have doubts. that is true... i just may have to take you up on it.