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Seeker: Definitely.

Stargazer: Is that Liszt?

JazzyPlum: It is. You have a knowledgeable ear.

Stargazer: My dad loves his music. Rhapsody No. 2!

SquidHead: It’s a very moody piece. Anyway, Jaz, it’s your turn.

JazzyPlum: And I’m picking you! Truth or Dare.

SquidHead: I’m doing Dare too. Have at me.

JazzyPlum: Let’s see…record yourself hopping on one foot for 30 seconds. You can just show your foot, if you want.

SquidHead: Cruel and unusual, but okay.

[One minute later, a video pings the chat]

Jeneticist: Don’t take this the wrong way, but your feet are huge.

SquidHead: I’m aware. And I’m picking FarfromHome. Truth or Dare?

FarfromHome: Truth, obviously.

SquidHead: Who do you like the most in the group chat?

FarfromHome: That’s like asking where I want to be hit. But…fine. I’d have to say Jeneticist.

Stargazer: Really? I thought you disliked us all equally.

FarfromHome: Some more than others. To end this game, I pick Jeneticist.

JazzyPlum: Saving the best for last?

Seeker: It seems so.

FarfromHome: Truth or Dare, J?

Jeneticist: Truth.

Stargazer: Boo! You wimped out.

Jeneticist: Pffft. Go ahead, FFH.

FarfromHome: I’m thinking what to ask. Oh. What’s your biggest regret?

SquidHead: Deep one.

Seeker: I’m interested in this answer as well.

JazzyPlum: Me too.

Jeneticist: I’d have to say, taking the safe job instead of holding out for my dream offer. I settled in and got comfortable. Now I don’t know if I’ll ever get in at an observatory.

Stargazer: Aw. It’s not too late! Probably. You’re not 87, right?

Jeneticist: I’m not. 🤣