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The cab driver was a black guy...

And he spoke to me in French or Portuguese, it was so strange.

Then he asked me if I had cash to pay for the ride, and I said I didn't--

- He told me, if I sucked his dick... - What?

If I sucked his dick he'd give me this, and I wouldn't have to pay for the ride.

- Just like, a random cab? - Yes, he was speaking Spanish by then.

- And I told him I wouldn't. - Gross, you got into the cab and--

I wasn't planning anything, the guy just came up to me like that.

- He said, ''I'll give you this if--" - You're a liar, I don't believe you!

Where would I get the money to buy this? That's how it went down

- He saw that you were queer. - That's different, he gave it to me!

I don't even want to go anywhere, things are getting awful out there.

You just have to avoid Europe then. And that other place, the Middle East.

Don't you remember the other day, some Arabs wanted to get into the country?

- Lady, you don't say good morning now? - Come here.

You don't have the same peace now, with all those armed groups.

And the worst part is that this country lets anyone come in.

- And they give citizenship, to anyone. -Living in the city is already risky.

You go downtown, and two monkeys steal your wallet and beat you up.

But what I'm saying is that they let so many foreigners come in.

- What if one of them brings a bomb? - That's just terrible.

- They don't have any migration control. - I think that we should move far away.

To Orotina or something, at least we would have the time to run away.

The problem is the airport being built there, we would have to move again.

Good morning, everything OK?

Aren't you in the Social Sciences class every Monday?

- Yeah, Political Sciences. - Yeah!

- Did you buy those copies already? - No, have you?

No... They're in the Millennium photocopier, do you know where that is?

- Yes. - Would you take me there?

- Sure. - I'm just not familiar with the place.

- It's easy, right on the main street. - Thank you.

I think we need the International Politics copies.

- Two anthologies, yes. - Thank you!

- So, you're from Escazu? That's nice. - You must take a long time to get here.

- From San Carlos or Alajuela? - No, from Alajuela.

Well, it depends of the time, if you score the rush hour then...

What was I saying? Oh right, how much for each copy?

- How much? - Ten thousand colones.

- Let's hope it lasts a lifetime. - I sure hope so.

Thank you. Well, see you around then.

- Of course! Do you have to go now? - Yes, I do.

I was thinking that maybe you could--

It's just that I feel like we go along and I don't know anyone around here.

I'm like the new guy.

Would you give me your phone number so I could call you?

Sure! Write it down.

Just so, you know, in case I get lost or something...

It's just a shame that we couldn't stay together in that--

- What's your number? - 8 8, 7 4...

Maria Jose, it's such a bummer that you started attending the university.

Ah, it's fine, I only have one year to go.

Yeah, but this was your first day. By the way, how was it?

Well, just like always, it was a bore...

Oh! But check it out, a new classmate popped up. He's so nice.

He is really kind, and he has this cute little eyes.

- Hey now! And what did you say to him? - Nothing. What am I going to say?

- Why didn't you say something? - He's very nice, he lives in Alajuela.

- But his family is from San Carlos. - So what that he comes from San Carlos?

You just need to flirt more, invite him for a beer or do anything, I don't know.

- But that's so bold, we just met. - Maria Jose, you've never been shy.

No, he is very funny. I think--

- I think he's nice, the dude. - Listen, dude...

If you don't do anything with that dude, you will miss the train, man!

And you're going to be here, waiting for the right guy to get off the train--

You will be all fuzzed up, looking at all the guys that pass by you.

- Who wants to take this?! - I do!

- Who wants to fucking take this?! - I do!

1, 2, 3 Calacas, let's go. Rugby!

- Rugby! - Calacas!

Let's beat the shit out of these chicks.

Come here, it's ready!

And we passed by the pond, climbing, and see the cousin they told us about.

They're bringing her to the farm house, with a towel right here.

We get closer, and the towel is dripping with blood.

Turns out she took a kid's motorcycle she got as a present.

But it ran on diesel, like the real thing.

And she took off and she slammed against a wire.

Against a wired fence with her neck, but the bike kept going...

She was hanging from the wire, stuck right here, in the neck!

They brought her over holding the towel and the first thing my aunt says is:

"Don't let the towel fall off, don't let her see the wound!"

My aunt leaves. Then my uncle gets the car, my cousin gets in, and he vanishes.

Right? So, she was waiting inside the car, but the uncles are gone.

Then we have to start looking for my uncle and my aunt.

We find my aunt inside the bathroom of the farmhouse.

Washing her hair. With shampoo. with her clothes still on.

I'm serious, she was washing her hair with her clothes on.

Because she was going to the hospital to get her daughter's neck sewn.

My uncle was a no-show, and my aunt-- No, my cousin was left alone in the car.

Holding the towel with the door open, she takes it off and looks at the wound.

- I have to go now. - OK, see you later.

- How will you get home? - I'll just get to the other bus stop.

- What did you say? - I'll take the next bus.

- Send me a text when you get there. - Fine, talk to you then.

- I had a great time. - Nice, alright.

- Bye, see you around. - Bye!

I think towels are not for me, I like cups better.

I've never tried it but I've heard it's really good

If you're working out, nothing will happen to it.

But whenever I use the cup, I have to use a towel too, I'm like... Monumental.

I think it gets loose, but I probably put in on the wrong way, that's it.

It's kind of bent, you pull it towards your anus, have you heard about that?

- No, what do you mean? - You have to sit down and--

- And you pull it backwards. - My sister helped me the first time.

Your sister is so cool.

- Because my sisters are super shy. - They're square.

- We're four women but still... - Yeah, it doesn't work between you.

You don't talk about that?

No, my sisters are married, they have kids.

- Come on, are you ready? - Let's go! Hurry up.

Let's go!

Let's take a picture!

Boot! Boot! Boot!

Cheers!

Thank you, thank you.

Are you going to eat all that? Really?

- Isn't it too much for yourself? - I don't think so.

I had a girlfriend that wouldn't have eaten anything that's on that plate.

She wouldn't even use the napkin.

Burger, fries, beer...

I love it.

It makes sense because you're big. I mean... You're tall, you know?

You have to eat more. Don't listen to me.

Actually, my ex was really small. Yeah, very.

I'm stealing some of your mayo.

I just can't do it with mayo, not a chance.

Well, I have to go soon. I'll go pay the check.

Take my fries if you want to. No, no! Be my guest, I'm serious.

Do you have two bucks by chance? I just fell short.

I wouldn't have enough for the bus to Alajuela.

It's fine.

- I'll give it back tomorrow, I swear! - Dude, don't worry.

Dude, it's okay.

- You can have my burger, I'm full! - No man, I'm good too.

- You really have to go now? - Yeah, the bus leaves every hour and--

- Can't we wait around for the next one? - I just really have to go, it's late.

But, let's do this, let's meet up Saturday!

- Sure. - Yeah?

"Little stones at my Window."

"Once in a while joy throws little stones at my window."

"It wants to let me know that it's there, waiting..."

"... But today I fell calm, almost level-headed."

"I'm going to put anguish inside of its hide-away and I'll lie on my back..."

"Which is a gallant, comfortable pose to receive news, and to believe them."

"Who knows where will my next footprints will be, when my story will be noted."

"Who knows which advices I'll invent and which shortcut I'll find to cheat them."

"It's fine. I won't gamble eviction, I won't tattoo memory with forgetfulness."

"Many things are left to say and to suppress."

"There are still grapes to fill your mouth with."

"It's okay, I am persuaded. May joy stop throwing little stones."