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Twentieth Reel: Keep Calm and Swim On [Text]

Effective immediately until the end of this heat wave, the swimming pool at my residence in Everglade will be available from 8am until 11pm.

Entry will be free of charge, yet if you would like to donate to The Red House Foundation in a show of appreciation, then that is welcomed. Directions to the swimming pool will be provided at the entrance. Please keep off the grass, or else.

-Grell

[She's already in it, trying to soak up the coolness while she can. Ugh, she's gonna bake. And being dead means she can't cool off her body like living people...]

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[Sorry in advance, Grell. Luke's texting skill is still not the best, so he forgoes it entirely. The accent of the child is British, and he's quiet and very polite, tipping his hat as he greets her.]

Hello, Miss Grell. [Having kept to himself initially upon his return, he doesn't know her to be the Guardian of Everglade.] That's very kind of you to offer you pool for everyone, especially as it's so hot.

Is someone going to mind the pool for you? For safety, I mean--there are lots of children, little children. Younger than I am, even. The Professor always says safety is most important... [Luke glances up and away from the camera, thoughtful. He's murmuring to himself:] ...even when it's hot enough to end up cooked, I suppose he's worried about drowning. I wonder if he can't swim?

Got that thing full of klorine and shit?

[Grell gives a nod. Thank goodness the kid is polite, or that would just trigger her irritation of a certain other British citizen.]

Yes, there will be attendants to the pool, but children should still be supervised by their caregivers, and should not come by themselves. There is also a shallow area marked for children to play in.

I'm guessing so. I've only inherited this place, you see. Why?|

Am I expected to make an appearance now that you've brought the foundation into matters?

Just so you know, adding "or else" only makes standing on the grass a much more tempting act of defiance.

You're more than welcomed to. We could take a picture together for the newspaper with us poolside. Even mayors need a break.

The temptation is there, but there's always a consequence for giving into it.|

As good as the press would be, I can't imagine standing in front of a pool in a suit would be very fitting for what you're after.

Which is? Unless you're inviting me to break the rules to find out...

Don't you own any casual clothing? Plus, there are lounge chairs and we can have something refreshing to drink.

I have a few lasers on the premises.|

You should know by now that I sleep in business attire.

Oh, well, there's nothing extreme about that.

That's weird and unhygienic.

Well, you can come by anyway and still lounge in your work pajamas.|

Yes, but you apparently have no concept of humor which could also be considered weird. I'll have to keep this in mind for the future.

I suppose I could meet you in the middle and at least take my jacket off.

[SHE ONLY GETS DARK HUMOR GOSH!!]

...oh

That should be fine. Don't want the tabloids to meticulously describe your robust physique.|

[What robust physique.]

[ FFS GRELL. ]

Is that an "oh" of realization?

Certainly not. They'll already be far too busy writing articles about your bold fashion choices.

Yes now shut up about it!

Good! The more they talk, the better for business.|

And why should I do that?

Even bad press is good press, as they say.

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