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So, who all here is into racing?

[simple, direct, to the point. she's smiling as she says it, though. It's about equal parts mischievous and competitive.]

Oh! And for anyone working on or interested in Mr. Kent's newspaper, I'm going to be writing a section on automotives. If anyone has any information on any of the vehicles or mechanics here, I'd love to talk shop. Thanks.

[She gives the camera a little wave, and disconnects.]

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[a grin!] Sure, if you're not too busy with work or anything.

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It's no trouble, Steph, I promise.

[She's happy to help. Frandship. :3]

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I accept the offer of assistance, then. But you'll have to let me buy you lunch to say thanks.

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It's a date.

[bright smile!]

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I'm working tomorrow, but I'm free the day after if you're not busy then?

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I can book off early without too much trouble, I think. It should work.

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Awesome. Send me your address and a time and I'll meet you at your work?

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Of course.

[doop doop here have a location ping for her workplace!]/small>

I'll see you there around, um, let's say eleven?

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I'll drag myself out of bed before midday just for you.

[Not as much of a joke as it could be, since she tends to patrol longer on the nights before days off.]

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You're a good friend, Stephanie.

[o-oh she actually means that.

Having friends-- or rather, people she actually chooses to call friends is still something of a novelty for her. Before Mako and Bolin and Korra the only ones she had were... you know, other wealthy daughters of other affluential families and their version of 'friendship' was generally adherent to the socialite's life.

So this is new. But not in a bad way. Asami's smile is a little bit shy but perfectly sincere.]

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Only 'cause you deserve it. [Her grin is a little cheeky, partly to cover the pleased smile that she knows she'd have otherwise.

Sometimes friendships are hard work. She wants to do them right, and she really does like Asami, so it's nice to hear that she's doing okay.]

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She knows that their conversation is a light one, meant more or less in jest, but...

Steph's right.]

I'll see you then.

[a little wave, and then she ends the transmission.]