joe: hey nancy! sorry, can’t talk! we’re running!
nancy: why?
joe: i forget! bye!
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joe:; sorry nancy it’s not a good time
nancy: okay why is that…
joe: maybe frank should explain since the exact issue is a point of contention
frank: we’re hostages!
joe: we're not hostages
frank: we’re being held for ransom!
joe: you’re splitting hairs. if we were hostages, they would have taken our phones. oh, here they come […]
frank: don’t worry, we’ll be okay!
Jan 7 19:08