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Tall, dark, and handsome.

And bored, so we'll start the bidding at the low price of one blue.

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Two blues.

That makes you the high bid thus far.

And I didn't even have to work for it.

Don't let the present lack of competition fool you into thinking it isn't a sound investment.

I'll be the judge of that, thank you very much.

You can't fault me for salesmanship, can you?

To be honest, your advertising needs a little work.

What would you suggest?

A couple of shirtless pics wouldn't hurt.

Hmn. I figured that sort of thing didn't come til after bidding.

But I already bid.

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Better?

It'll hold me for now. I can't promise it'll work later.

Well, we can reevaluate things then.

What if I want to throw in an extra bid just to make sure I stay on top?

I certainly won't complain.

Add another blue.

You've been outbid, I'm afraid.

But- You're wearing white.

So?

So you're not dark.

The phrase refers to one's features, not clothing.

Ohhhhh. Okay. I think I get it now.

You haven't heard that phrase before?

Uh. Not that I remember, no. [sounds of paper shuffling]

Well, fair enough, I suppose it might not be common wherever you're from.

Yeah, maybe. So, you're doing this because you're bored?

Part of the reason.

What's the other part?

I'm not sure. It just seemed like the thing to do.

Huh. Weird.

The impulse does seem to be going around.

Oh, dear. But I just bought someone already.

Who's to say you can only pick one?

The bidding's up to three blue.

Three blues and a green?

That gives you the high bid for the moment.

Really?

Unless the other party ups the ante, yes.

Oh, Angela...

Of course, perhaps I could be persuaded to split my time...

I don't share things well.

All right then.

Has she outbid me yet?

Not yet.

Good. Let me know the moment she does.

Will do.

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