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"Mallard received approval yesterday."
"Are you serious?"
"Wouldn't five cups of coffee indicate seriousness?"
She rolled her eyes.
"I just never expected this."
"Me either. Nor Mallard, for that matter."
"Is he happy?"
"Do you really care?"
"No."
"Yes, he's happy."
"Oh, good."
He shook his head.
"Yeah, whatever."