[Tatsuo is waiting in the lobby of the building, playing phone games, when Carmen pulls up, so he's already halfway to the door when her text hits his phone. A texts back a smiley emote and pushes through the front door a moment later.
He gives Carmen a grin as he slides into the passenger seat.]
Happy to oblige. I'll never turn down an excuse to drive.
[Small wonder when you drive the kind of car she drives, but also there's just something about being behind the wheel that comforts her. Rich as she is, she could probably go places in cabs and limousines 100% of the time, but given the choice she'll always drive.]
Buckled up? Safety first.
[SAYS THE WOMAN WHO LEAPS BACKWARDS OFF OF BUILDINGS]
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He gives Carmen a grin as he slides into the passenger seat.]
Hello. Thanks for picking me up.
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[Small wonder when you drive the kind of car she drives, but also there's just something about being behind the wheel that comforts her. Rich as she is, she could probably go places in cabs and limousines 100% of the time, but given the choice she'll always drive.]
Buckled up? Safety first.
[SAYS THE WOMAN WHO LEAPS BACKWARDS OFF OF BUILDINGS]
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Oh, you don't have to worry about me. I will buckle up every time.
[There's a bit of a serious edge to his statement, but he's clearly trying to keep it casual.]