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[have_no_mercy]

Tess sits in an upscale restaurant in the heart of San Francisco, expecting Eddie any moment. Poor thing can barely afford dinner, she wasn't about to ask him to fly to Metropolis for what is supposed to be a job interview. They can cross that logistics bridge if they get to it.

Having ordered a bottle of wine she sips her glass thoughtfully, staring out the window as she waits.

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[imareporter]

He keeps a good suit. Just one suit of course. Sometimes he'll wear the jacket or the pants. It's immaculate, strictly for moments like these. Try not to beg.

The great big brilliant Eddie Brock. Star of Television News Networks. Begging for help.

We will not beg!

"This doesn't mean I'm begging. Please don't embarrass me with this. She's a friend." Back when he was a young cocky reporter. Back when he had a chance.

We don't give you a chance?

I need something normal. I need something normal please. He puts on a cocky grin and speaks to the host who nods and smiles.

"Tess."