RB: A raptor or T-Rex might be the obvious choice. You think they could protect you because they’re tough and feared. Revered beasts of the old world. In reality, I think those two would make you a target.

RB: You don’t think the Iguanodons would gang up on the big, bad guys? They totally would.

RB: With that being said, I think the Brontosaurus would be the way to go. One of those guys (or gals) would be friends with all the dinosaurs, thus eliminating any potential enemies.

RB: No enemies = greatest chance of survival.

RB: But if I needed to pick one for a fight, I’d take the Stegosaurus.

JD: Holy fuck.

RB: ???

JD: Holy fucking shit.

RB: Why all the goddamn expletives?

JD: I’m speechless. Never in my wildest dreams did I suspect I would get such a thorough and extravagant answer to that asinine question.

RB: Someone’s showing off their SAT vocabulary.

RB: Did you think I wouldn’t play along?

RB: I can’t tell you how long I’ve waited for someone to ask me what dinosaurs I want as a friend.

JD: You’re mocking me.

RB: I’m not! I swear!

RB: Tell me your answer.

JD: I’m embarrassed to share after your stellar picks.

RB: Come on!

RB: Pleaseeeeeee?

JD: I’d pick the Triceratops. They were always my favorite in The Land Before Time.

RB: I loved that movie! I haven’t seen it in forever!

JD: Maybe after we meet we could have a movie night.

JD: Construct a fort. There’s gotta be a tent too, obviously. We’ll make popcorn. Eat junk food until the wee hours of the morning.

JD: Break out our Tamagotchis and relive the 90s while watching one of the greatest cinematic achievements of our time.

JD: …Man, I’m good with crossing lines, aren’t I?

RB: To be honest…

JD: I think we need to establish a rule. From now on, we’ll promise to be honest, open, and share whatever the hell we’re thinking, no matter the consequences or repercussions.

JD: We don’t have anything to lose, so why not?

JD: Ready when you are, Sunflower.

RB: You’re right.

RB: It sounds like a great plan. Perfect, really. I’d love to have a fort movie night with you. But only if we get the movie theater butter popcorn.

JD: Is there an option besides movie theater butter? We’re on the same wavelength with that one.

RB: I should probably get back to work. I’ve been staring at my phone for 30 minutes.

JD: Sorry. I know you’re busy.

JD: I didn’t mean to interfere with your day.

RB: You can interfere with my day whenever you’d like.

RB: Especially when it involves dinosaurs. See you in six days!

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September 28th

RB: What was your favorite subject in school?

JD: Math. My brain has always enjoyed numbers.