hominy grit.

Good afternoon, sir.
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Hello.
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Are you one of us?
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It depends…
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Depends on what? You’re either one of us or not.
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Depends on who you are.
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We’re the community. We belong.
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Ah. Okay.
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So, are you one of us then?
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I’m not sure. Frankly, I’m not the belonging kind.
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Perhaps it’s just that you’re not privileged?
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Come again?
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I could cover you in soothing ointment. At no charge.
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Really? Do I look sick to you?
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You want me to brandish my freshly cut organic sabre at you?
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Your what?
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Or allow me to invite you to our seasonal initiation ritual next Friday? Dinner included but you cannot bring your own alcoholic beverage.
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Initiation to what?
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You really don’t get it do you?
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No clue, I’m afraid.
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Looks like, after all, you’re likely not one of us.
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How should I know?
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No. Positively not. Have a good day, sir.