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Rowena

Actually, yes

Can we meet on Saturday, talk some more?

Relief washes over me. She didn’t say no.

Adrian

Yeah, sure. I can show you my apartment

I grimace at how that might come across, immediately regretting the phrasing.

Adrian

I’m sorry that totally sounded serial killer of me

And now I’ve made it worse.

Adrian

I promise I’m not a serial killer

I add quickly, hoping to inject some humor back into the conversation.

Rowena

That’s exactly what a serial killer would say

I chuckle, relieved she’s still joking.

Adrian

We can meet in a public space if that’s more comfortable

I just thought you might want to see where I live

Also, where you’d live

Your plant misses you

Rowena

Talk to her every morning and she’ll be fine

Coffee sounds great

*fingers-crossed emoji* I’ll be able to keep it down

Adrian

Is the nausea still bad?

Rowena

Better thanthis afternoon

My roommates made me ginger tea