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COP: 6.03 p.m.

No? You seem very sure.

ME: 6.03 p.m.

I’m sure she wasn’t my friend. And now she’s dead, so we can’t corroborate.

COP: 6.04 p.m.

Your attitude is tiring me

ME: 6.04 p.m.

Your BO is killing me. I think you win.

COP: 6.05 p.m.

Now you listen to me, you little fuck. I can hold you for hours without charge. No mommy or daddy can come get you out until I decide to release you. Is that what you want?

ME: 6.06 p.m.

A mommy and a daddy? Sure. Mine died, so that would be helpful.

COP: 6.07 p.m.

Oh, I’m sorry. I wasn’t aware.

ME: 6.07 p.m.

A long time ago detective. Around the time of your last shower, perhaps.

COP: 6.08 p.m.

You fucker.

ME: 6.08 p.m.

No thank you. I have a girlfriend.

COP: 6.08 p.m.

You do?

ME: 6.09 p.m.

Yes. She’s prettier than you and smells a whole lot nicer. So I’m gonna pass…

COP: 6.10 p.m.

Some folks say you had an interest in the girl who passed.

ME: 6.10 p.m.

Merda? No, I had zero interest in her.

COP: 6.11 p.m.

You worked on school projects together?