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CLAY

How about dinner?


FIONNA

I'd have to decline.


CLAY

Oh, old fashioned, are we? What if I. . .formally invited you? Asked the permission of your father?


FIONNA

Still would have to decline.


CLAY

Ah, clever you are.


FIONNA

Well, I'm wise onto your ways, if nothing else.


CLAY

Is there anything else you are wise onto, Miss (Fionna's Long Lost Last Name)?


FIONNA

(sigh) I'm afraid not, for the time being.


CLAY

Oh? Has the plot thickened?


FIONNA

If you're referring to my investigations, then I am afraid that it's strictly business.


CLAY

Wasn't that what you were referring to?


FIONNA

It's strictly my business.


CLAY

Ah. . .


FIONNA

Rules of the game, you see. . .you of all people would understand that.


CLAY

Would I?


FIONNA

Well, yes. Unless you're not the business man you claim to be. . .in which case, you are a more clever man than I first surmised. . .(trail off)


CLAY

Why thank you, Miss Fionna.


FIONNA

(continue last sentance) and a liar to boot.


CLAY

Oh? (pressing for a subtle subject change) And where do liars go?


FIONNA

Ritzy motels in the dowtown generic megalopolis.


CLAY

And how about their eternal condition?


FIONNA

Far be it from me to say. That's purely for God to decide.


CLAY

So. If I lied. . .?


FIONNA

Better say your prayers?


CLAY

(off handedly) I suppose I should.


FIONNA

Sorry?


CLAY

Oh, nothing. I said I suppose they should.


FIONNA

Oh, of course. (pause) Well, on that note. . .I suppose I should be going.


CLAY

So soon? I thought we were really bonding here.


FIONNA

(laugh) I have to get to work. Not all of us are on self-proclaimed holiday, you know.


CLAY

How about I buy you coffee and a bagel and we just sit and talk for five minutes.


FIONNA

Ah, and there is the difference between us.


CLAY

Oh?

FIONNA

I’m afraid I have far too many important things to do to take a nice long breakfast.

CLAY

Well, industry is attractive in most Women.


FIONNA

(smile) Take it as you will. Good day, Clay. (begins to exit)


CLAY

Officer (name)!


FIONNA

(pause) Yes?


CLAY

Dinner?


FIONNA

I think not.


CLAY

Well, atleast you didn't say no. . .


FIONNA

Oh, I did. (laugh) I just said no elaborately, so I could avoid saying no. (pause) Call it a personal vice. . .I hate saying flat out no to people without a good reason. It's such a negative word.


CLAY

How about the day after?


FIONNA

For?


CLAY

Dinner, of course.


FIONNA

Seems as though it's full.


CLAY

The day after that?


FIONNA

Booked.


CLAY

Next week?


FIONNA

Packed.


CLAY

Any day you're not busy?


FIONNA

Hm. Seems not.


CLAY

Clever girl. . .


FIONNA

Only as clever as I have to be.


CLAY

Maybe. But I'll break your little stubborn streak someday, Miss Fionna. You just wait and see.


FIONNA

(laugh) I'll try my best. Until then! 'Ta! (exits)


CLAY

(wave goodbye) (to self) And once it's broken. . .you're mine, doll.

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