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[insecrets]

[The feed turns on to show a shirtless Finnick, hair still damp from an earlier shower. He smiles brightly, leaning back in his chair. Gratuitous chest? You betcha. There's a pause as he pops something that looks like a sugar cube into his mouth.] With more people arriving, I'm sure the strain on food resources is going to become harder for some of us. But the ocean, that's still plentiful and unharmed by Tu Vishan's illness.

For you new people, or even those who have been here a while, I'm Finnick Odair. I have a small fishing business set up. [A pause as he smiles.] Basically what I'm offering here are a couple of job opportunities. I should be able to handle a few employees, if you'd like to earn a little money and food on the side. If you like fishing, or if you'd like to learn, here's your opportunity. [He winks.] Wasting it would be a shame.

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[zerotoawesome]

That might work, but I'd worry about the poor honeys that get caught in the crossfire of a flirtation of that magnitude. I'll try to find time for you to gaze upon my awesomeness more often, though.

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[insecrets]

We would have a lot of swooning women on our hands. I know you could handle it, but I might be getting too old for it. [A grin.] I'd appreciate it.

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[zerotoawesome]

Oh yeah, I can imagine such praise and adoration could wear out a geezer like you. Best leave all the babes to me, bro. [Yeah, that'll be the day.]

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[insecrets]

They're all yours, Santo. I'll even do you a favor to help you bring more in. A fine gentleman such as yourself should be able to handle an adoring crowd.

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[zerotoawesome]

Oh? So you want to be my PR guy now? I'm all for it, but I have to warn you that I'm very demanding.

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[insecrets]

I've dealt with worse. Your demands don't scare me. [He shrugs, grinning brightly.]

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[zerotoawesome]

You're probably the first person who has ever said that to me. I'll have to try harder, just for you.

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[insecrets]

I'm looking forward to all of this hard work. And just for me! I like the sound of that.

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[zerotoawesome]

What can I say that hasn't already been said, bro? I spoil you.

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[insecrets]

I do like being spoiled. It reminds me of my roots.

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[zerotoawesome]

... That's a good thing, right? [Because he can never tell with you, Finnick. You make horrible things sound downright pleasant.]

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[insecrets]

[That's his special gift, Santo. Making serious things sound like a stroll through the park.] It's a joking thing.

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[zerotoawesome]

Quit playing games with my heart, Finnick. [Oh yeah, he went there... Not that Finnick would know.]

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[insecrets]

Can't. It's just the way I've been molded. [:'| Oops.]

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[zerotoawesome]

O... Kay? [Dammit, Finnick. Santo is never going to know what's okay with you anymore now that he knows the truth.] Well, look, I still owe you that dinner I said I'd make sometime, so we can discuss all the spoiling and demanding then.

[One day he'll actually realize what he's saying.]

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[insecrets]

[Oh, Santo. Just go with it. It's really hard to offend him, anyway.] I'm still up for dinner if you are. [Free meals, friends.

Santo, das gay.]