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The story of how Vern met Jeanne was not nearly as interesting as it possibly could've been and though Vern was certainly willing to embellish a story, she found herself distracted a moment by someone who was far too chipper for the time of day. She turned her head as the man walked past and the only thing Vern could do was stare blankly ahead in utter confusion until the dulcet tones of Jeanne brought her back to the present situation. Whoever that was that could be so utterly happy so utterly early was dangerously close to leaving a bad impression. 

[color=D8BFD8]"What she said, minus the 'I don't walk' thing."[/color] Vern shrugged in agreement with her hands firmly planted in what would've been her pockets had her choice of shirt not made that a far more awkward task. [color=D8BFD8]"Basically J.J. here works harder than she should and since there's no drugs around here I was the next best thing. People kinda like to unload their issues on me. See this?"[/color] Vern held up her right arm, pointing to the bit of flab shaking idly. [color=D8BFD8]"It's not 'cuz of the cheeseburgers, Kate, it's everyone's bitching and moaning congealed into cellulite. Not that I mind. J.J.'s probably the coolest person on the floor."[/color]

As if on cue, as soon as Vern finished her little praise, so flew Jeanne's keys off of her finger. Vern, being the good friend she was, didn't bother stifling her snicker as she watched Jeanne pick up the keys like a dejected child. [color=D8BFD8]"That's why they pay you the big bucks, J.J. For grace and poise in the face of adversity. Or humiliation."[/color] Vern's light-hearted commentary petered off with another snicker, capped with a small snort; it was mostly second nature, her snorting laugh. 

[color=D8BFD8]"And for the record, I'm going for a walk myself. Down to the corner shop. And possibly to get a breakfast sandwich. I'd ask if either of you wanna come but I'm not sure Miss Billboard over here has room for cross-promotion."[/color]