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Favorite condiment?

Elliott

Stop. There’s no way that’s relevant.

Alden

Mustard is mine. Anything but mayo.

Elliott

You don’t like mayo? Wow. What’s it like to go through life eating improperly dressed sandwiches?

Seriously though, I don’t need you to go to great lengths. Just provide a safe place for me.

Alden

Sorry. I like to spoil.

What if we met for lunch out by me? There’s this taco place I love, and we can walk to the beach after.

Then maybe if you’re feeling comfortable, I can give you a tour of my house?

Elliott

But what if I hate sand?

Alden

I knew you had a flaw somewhere.

Elliott

Oh, I have others.

I sunburn easily.

My grocery bills are always high because I love bougie produce. I eat Cheetos with chopsticks because I hate the feeling of Cheeto dust on my fingers.

Alden

That’s not a flaw. It’s genius.

What kind of expensive produce?

Elliott

No. I’m not falling for that. You can’t put my favorite foods on the heat plan.

Alden

Fine. But we’ll have to work on your sand aversion. I’ll carry you down on a cart like royalty if I have to.

Elliott

Alden

Seriously. I want to meet you.