"Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people only once a year." - Victor Borge
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"This is Westerden Ski Lodge, how may I-"
"That was an abrupt end to our call yesterday!"
"Why do you sound so cheerful?"
"Sunny day, I guess? Pizza for lunch? Oh, Cupid struck again!"
"Listen, I was rehearsing this conversation and-"
"Ah, commitment at its finest."
"-Chipmunk, I like you. I really do."
"I sense a but coming."
"That's because you like big buts and you cannot lie."
"I'm choosing to ignore that. So, what's the bad news?"
"It's just- I'm just- I had one major priority when I took this job, and I don't want to lose sight of it because of a relationship, y'know?"
"You mind me asking what's this big priority?"
"It's hard to talk about it."
"You're doing great so far."'
"Um, thanks?"
"Mozzarella, what can I do to help? Come on, there must be something."
"It's– It's– oh man, I'm tired..."
"You been getting much sleep lately?"
"Er, define sleep."
"What in the name of Merlin's underwear does that mean?"
"I– It's nothing, I promise. Nothing, nothing, nothing."
"Oh, because that's so reassuring. There's obviously something up. Is this where I'm supposed to unpack my shining armor and ride to your rescue?"
"Nope, and please spare yourself the humiliation."
"Good, because I don't have any shining ar– what was that loud thump?"
"..."
"Mozzarella? Are you still there? Mozzarella!"
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Snow Boots (#3)
Short Story"You've reached Westerden Ski Lodge, how may I be of assistance?" "Hey, can I rent some snow boots and skis? Maybe even a girlfriend, if you've got any in stock." "Awesome, do you want to order a life along with that? The gift wrapping's free of...
