April 9, 2008
#408: Overqualified explain
[Megan on the phone.]
Megan: I know you’re not that into my sister, but she’s really crushing on you.
Cueball: Yeah, it’s awkward.
Megan: She’s in a rough spot. It’s a lot to ask, but could you take her out and… Dissuade her, without rejecting her?
Cueball: Wait a second. Are you asking me to show her a mediocre time?
Megan: I know it’s a weird—
[Cueball raising index finger.]
Cueball: No, no! This is the mission I was born for.
Megan: I figured you could handle it.
Cueball: One of my classic high-school dates coming up!
Megan: Oh God. Don’t overdo it.