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Huh.

I never considered that.

Georgie

I’m not saying it’s right or wrong. That’s just what I always assumed.

Logan

I’m not ready to concede, but let me think about this one.

How are you, by the way?

The shift in register is so sudden it takes me a second to catch up. One minute we’re talking about the Tree and the next, he’s asking how I’m doing. Like the two are related to him, though I can’t imagine how.

Georgie

I’m great! The new schedule is keeping things interesting!

Logan

Interesting how?

Georgie

Busy! Lots of early mornings, but it’s exciting!

Logan

Georgie.

Georgie

Yes?

Logan

That is a lot of exclamation points.

Georgie

I’m an exclamation point kind of person.

Logan

You are very warm and kind and a fantastic conversationalist with far too generous a reading on anything Robert Frost, but I wouldn’t call you an exclamation point person. You don’t debate or argue. You say “beg your pardon” in texts when you’re worried someone had an aneurysm but don’t want to make them feel bad.

How are you?

Georgie

I’m a bit tired. My schedule changed and I’m adjusting.

Logan

Changed how?