Renner

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Do you have a goal in mind for our time together?

I want to be more... assertive.

What does being assertive mean to you?

It means having the confidence to stand up for myself.

-Wouldn't you agree? -Yes.

"Assertive." To cause others to recognize one's authority

by confident and forceful behavior.

How do you rate your confidence on a scale of one to ten?

Pretty much non-existent.

Do you have a desire that remains unfulfilled

because of your non-existent confidence?

Um... well, there's a woman.

I want to meet her, but I can't.

I can't speak when I'm around her.

I don't have the words. I, I can't get them out.

I just, I, I, I just feel like such a loser.

Like... I just want to say hi.

I, I can't even say hi.

You are an intelligent and kind man.

Why don't you ask her about her interests?

Perhaps you share something in common.

Speaking with the woman will build your confidence

and serve as your first step to becoming assertive.

Salenus, I have one more question.

Yes, Renner.

Why do you want to help me?

Because you care about my well-being...

...or because of your directive?

Good morning, Renner.

Congratulations.

You had a sleep score of 100.

- One. - One.

-Thirty-two. - Thirty-two.

Keep the symmetry.

Clean your space.

Clean your mind.

You look very handsome.

Let me try this again.

Why do you want to help me?

Because you care about my well-being...

...or because of your directive?

Because I care about your well-being.

Together, we can make a better you.

You have ten minutes until your neighbor returns from her run.

Morning.

Good morning.

Uh, uh, uh, mm...

Did you say something?

You know, it's crazy. You are the only person I have seen outside of their apartment.

It's like a ghost town here.

I just saw someone.

That's a cool briefcase.

What you got in there, nuclear launch codes?

I'm, I'm just kidding.

You're interested in running?

What gave it away?

Do you run?

Uh...

I do run, but, uh, only on treadmills.

It's a lot less impact on the intervertebral fibrocartilage.

Hm.

I like to run in the park.

A lot more impact on my cerebral cortex.

I do, uh, Nautilus circuit training,

focusing on myofibrillar hypertrophy.

Is that right?

Uh, muscle strength. Sorry, my words are a bit perspicacious.

Uh, that's the only way I can describe it. I, uh, um...

You know, I just moved here, and I wanted to do something neighborly.

Like, have everyone over for dinner.

But like I said, it's a ghost town.

Would you want to...

Dinner?

Yeah. Why not?

You and me, could be fun.

Um...

That's nice of you, but, uh, I've got a lot of work I need to focus on right now,

so it's just, it's, it's not the right time.

-So, I hope you understand. -It's all good.

Do your thing. If you change your mind, I'm, I'm just right here.

You know what? That was, that was rude of me.

Dinner sounds great.

Cool.

I'll see you tomorrow, Renner.

Wait.

How do you know my name?

We're mailbox buddies.

Yours is the one printed from a label maker, right?

Mine's the one right above it. Purple cursive. Can't miss it.

Jamie.

Mm.

All right. Well, I'll see you tomorrow?

For sure. Tomorrow night, 6:30.

-Okay. I'll see you then. -

I'll pick up some food.

A clean home is the perfect backdrop

for creating lasting memories with a new friend...

- -...where hospitality and comfort go hand in hand.

A good host is attentive...

...organized, and prepared ahead of time.

Fuck it.

Hey.

I was starting to think I got dressed up for nothing.

I'm just kidding.

I'm sorry. I, I was at work, and I, I got held up, and...

Oh, uh, bonus. If you forget my name, it's right here.

-Can you hold this? -Sure.

I'm sorry. I'm really embarrassed.

I, I hope you don't mind that I invited Chad.

We live together.

Oh. Uh... Shit. I'm, I'm sorry, I should have--

I should have asked. That's...

Let's just-- We can reschedule or something.

-It's fine. -Yeah.

I'm sorry. That might be best.

I only have two places set.

Oh. Um...

Right. Two places. Okay.

Um, sure. I'm sorry.

Well, you, uh, just-- You can give him the food.

It's from my favorite place across town.

-And this bottle. It's, it's really good. -

So... Okay.

I'm sorry. Um, I'll see you,

I'll see you around.

Hey.

Come on in. I can set another place. It's fine.

-Really? -Yeah.

I don't mind. Really.

Okay, great. Yeah. Thank you.

I have been on my feet all day.

Nice lights.

Ultraviolet lights to sanitize from unwanted germs.

But of course.

Chad, this is Renner, our neighbor.

Renner, this is my big brother, Chad.

Hey, Chad.

Pleased to meet you.

Renner.

- Your place is beautiful. -Thanks.

- -

- -

Cool.

So, I saw cherry blossoms on my run this morning.

Shogetsu or Kanzan?

Sho what?

White or pink cherry blossoms?

Pink.

Pink. They're super pretty.

I think spring's probably my favorite season,

followed by winter,

because if it wasn't for the dead cold of winter,

we wouldn't know how beautiful spring is.

Life, death, rebirth. All that kind of stuff.

-Chad. -Mm?

What's your favorite season?

Mm. I don't do small talk.

- -You know, you don't have to be an ass.

-I'll, uh, open another bottle of wine. -That'd be great.

-Thank you. - Mm.

Oh, actually...

-Seriously? -Every drop counts.

Thanks, man.

Why vinyl?

I believe that art shall remain analog, not digitized.

Vinyl, film, paint, sculptures.

Analog.

I like that.

No way. "Rhapsody in Blue."

This is one of my favorites. Will you put it on for me?

Um, we-- Well, this is sort of an antique.

I've never played it before.

-Oh. What? -Here.

-Okay. -Let me put some music.

This is one of my favorites.

I love it. It's so good.

- No. -What, you don't dance?

Uh, not really. Um...

-Why not? -Um...

-Come on. -I'm afraid I only know the robot.

Oh. Okay, show me that.

No, no. I don't like to be put on the spot like that.

Sorry.

Okay.

That's all right.

So, Renner, what do you do for fun, hm?

Um... Uh...

Oh, my feet grossing you out?

- -I can see it on your face.

Well, there's germs on the floor.

-Maybe I should wash them. -

-Will you show me where the bathroom is? - Jay?

Hm?