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What’s your tent situation like? My brother told me once, and this was a years ago when everyone was in the Middle East, that a lot of reservists who were stationed where he was had to sleep outside because there wasn’t enough room. He’d complain about how bad the mosquitoes and the mice were. Yuck. I just picture them crawling all over you while you’re sleeping on thefloor.

I’m stupidly pleased at you appreciating the wardrobe for Batman. I remember reading the designer had to make her own material for the suit. It’s dorky, but I think that is so mind-blowing. I like movies where I can enjoy thosedetails.

My mom is a hell of a woman. I’ll send you a picture as long as you promise not to become my new stepdad. Ilike#4.

Lol! I’ll have my phone on me Thanksgiving Day just in case anything goes down worth recording. I’m sure it will. To answer your question about drug testing, yes, my little sister does get tested. She’s paranoid and only takes aspirin and basic antibiotics whenever shegetssick.

So are all three of you BFFs? What dotheydo?

I love cosplay. I’ve done a lot of costumes, but my favorites were during myFifth Elementphase. Have you seen it? I’ve always wanted to go to the big conventions too! I’ve only been to local ones. The only reason why I started taking aikido was because I was bored and this gym by my mom’s house was having a New Years’ deal. I got my older sister to do it with me, but she quit after a few months. I’ve never been into sports; if I see a ball anywhere close by, I’m going to turn around and walk the other way, but I likemartialarts.

Aren’t those festivals in Germany insane and just packed with people? How long was your tourthere?

How long were you and your extogether?

^^ You don’t have to answer that. As for you being a magnet for crazy girls and liars, I don’t want to say you only have yourself to blame, but you’re the one who decided to date them, right? :) I’m messing with you. Kind of. I’d think you were full of crap about the kind of women you attract, but my oldest brother is the same way. My older sister says he gets all the “batshit crazy” ones, and it’s true. He’s had his car keyed three times by three different women. My niece’s mom is the devil. He’s had stalkers. You guys either like the crazy or need a newradar.

It’s been a while since I shared a joke with you. Hereyougo:

What do you call fakespaghetti?

…an im-pasta.

You’rewelcome.

Hopeyou’reokay.

-Ruby

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From:[email protected]

Date: November 10, 2008 12:25a.m.

To:[email protected]

Subject: I’mSorry

Aaron,

I hope you’ll forgive me for not telling you the truth, but I can’t keep going with it. I feel so bad. I can’t handle the liesanymore.

I don’t have a boyfriend. I’ve never had a boyfriend. I made him up when we first started messaging each other because I was paranoid after the incident with the “tick lick” guy. Now that I’ve gotten to know you and like you, I know you aren’t anything like him. I’m sorry for not being upfront with you to begin with, but I hope you understand why Ididit.

Therepentantliar,

Ruby

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From:[email protected]

Date: November 12, 2008 12:07p.m.

To:[email protected]

Subject: RE: I’msorry