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Here, MG. If you still need them.

Jay! Is that a box of paperclips? I've been trying to get some for weeks. How did you know?

I overheard Alana talking in the kitchen. She was laughing about how she wouldn't give them to you.

That--

I know.

So, what did you do?

I just asked her if I could get a box, and she went and got them for me.

What? Did you requisition them online and forward her a copy of the email and, like, say the magic word?

Nope and nope. Just asked and she got them. I knew she would, because of what she was saying earlier. She didn't know I overheard her.

Well, thanks, Jay. Guess it just goes to show.

What's that?

You're not paranoid if people really are out to get you.