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It turns out that Al has a lot more time on his hands now that he doesn't have Tina on them. Not that he's complaining, mind you--her voice could take the paint off a battleship from half a mile away. He is very happy to be done with her again.
While it lasts, anyway.
In the meantime, he is settled in at a table near the bar, enjoying a cigar and some coffee. His only plans for the evening involve the sign placed before him on the table, that reads simply: Advice
Go on, ask him anything. He's probably got an answer. Either way, it's free.
While it lasts, anyway.
In the meantime, he is settled in at a table near the bar, enjoying a cigar and some coffee. His only plans for the evening involve the sign placed before him on the table, that reads simply: Advice
Go on, ask him anything. He's probably got an answer. Either way, it's free.
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"Of all the women in my life, she was perhaps the only one I ever wanted to marry." A pause. "No, I felt that way about Antonia for a while. But I seem to recall what I felt for Carol a lot more strongly of late."
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He takes a sip of coffee. "I'd say talk to her, if you're going to be anywhere near where she is. Or write her a letter--do people in the future write letters? See if you can open up communication with her, but don't go into it thinking everything'll be the same as it used to be. You're both probably different people now than you were then."
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"And yes, we still write letters. Though we also use other forms of communications when the distance is too great for real time conversation. I prefer holovids and other recordings myself."
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"Show her that you remember her, and that you're wondering how she is, and--be casual, that's the biggest thing."
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"Carol was never big on material items. Though she did have a passing interest in first editions of old scientific works. A hobby I introduced her to, in fact. But don't worry about my spending too much money. Out economy doesn't work that way." Not that he
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He nods. "It's not the kind of thing you should rush--the perfect thing'll come to you, and when it does, you'll know."
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"Anyway, I think if you are serious about giving advice, I should get out of the way. Thanks for the friendly ear, Admiral. The next drink is on me."
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