Ruby
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From:[email protected]
Date: September 22, 2008 3:17p.m.
Subject: RE: Video Games,Siblings,Etc.
Ruby,
Now I really want to know what happened with that soldier you were paired with. You’ve got me imaginingthings.
I’ve never been to NOLA forMardiGras…
I can’t tell if you’re being sarcastic aboutDie Hardor not, but I’m going to guess you’re not.Cleopatrastill doesn’t ring a bell, but I haven’t watched any classics either. The only classic I can think of isGone with the Wind, and that’s only because my stepmom used to watch it at least once a month… I hated it. You’re into costumes inmovies?
You know whatBioshockis? You said you playedDuck Huntbefore so that’s what I was expecting. You intogaming?
I played football. Not because I loved it… or thought I was going pro or anything like that, but it was somethingtodo.
Figure skating is the only sport you watch? Does that count as a sport? Hockey, yeah. Figure skating, no. Why? I’ve never watchedFriday Night Lightsthe show before but I watched themovie.
Aries is the dog’s name. If I wasn’t in the army, I’d bring him to live with me, but I’m gone too much… It wouldn’t be fairtohim.
Why’d you name your ferretSylvester?
I get the sibling thing. We all get along. I don’t see them much, so that’s probably why. You said you’re almost the baby, how old are the rest of your brothers/sisters?
You can talk to me about anything. My other pairings in the program write to me about their lives and their kids. It’s just nice to have an escape sometimes, anything is welcome even if you think it’s boring because it’s probably not compared tothingshere.
Do youhavekids?
I shared your jokes with some of the guys in my squad. Feel free to send more. You can message me about whateverthough.
Can I ask why you’re always awake in the middle of thenight?
-A
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From:[email protected]
Date: September 24, 2008 3:05a.m.
Subject: HiPart2
HiAaron,
I’ll tell you what happened with the other soldier if you insist. He started sending me “crotch” shots (or if you want to be technical, the words I’m looking for rhyme with “tick licks”), and asking for some in return (not “tick” pics but you know what I mean). There’s only so much I’m willing to do for my country. Nudies isn’t one of them. Please excuse me for talking about private parts. Youasked.
You’re smarter than I am. Mardi Gras was an experience I’d be fine not ever reliving. I thought I had an idea of what to expect. Ididn’t.
I don’t know who would have the nerve to be sarcastic aboutDie Hard, but it wouldn’t be me. My mom would beat me. I’ll second your hate forGone with the Wind. I hated the plot and the characters, too, but I liked the wardrobe. And yes, I like movies with great costumes and makeup. I’ll tell you two things aboutCleopatra: it’s one of the most expensive movies ever made and the main actress had 65 costume changes. Crazy, huh? (You don’t have to answer that. I know not everyone thinks that kind of thing is interesting andthat’sokay.)
