– I hope you don’t mind me saying this, but you seem to be putting on weight.
– You’re right. I am.
– Might I enquire as to what’s happening? You were always a bit of a stick insect.
– I’ve taken up gluttony.
– Ah, one of the seven deadly sins.
– Indeed. I fancied trying it. They’re all quite attractive propositions, don’t you think?
– But you already do sloth, greed, pride and envy. And I’m pretty sure you have some lust tucked away somewhere.
– That’s true, and I’m not giving them up. I just wanted to add to my armoury, as it were. Before it’s too late.
– So, for this one you just eat loads?
– Basically, yes, though my budget’s a bit limited. But I’m doing my best.
– Well, if looks are anything to go by you’re doing ok.
– Thanks. I appreciate it.
– You’re not going to do some wrath? Then you’d have the whole set.
– I thought I’d save wrath for later. I think it’s good to pace yourself.
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Martin Stannard
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