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Lousy Attitude

Horace bemoans the ongoing shutdown.

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Refuse to Hear

Horace and Octavia discuss work strategies leading up to winter break.

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What You Always Do

Horace looks forward to Thanksgiving break.

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Alluring Fantasy

Horace pitches Octavia on an alternate reality.

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Another Rate Cut

Another rate cut comes down from on high.

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Too Easy

Horace’s conscience takes a crack at Octavia.

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Conscience

Horace’s conscience offers counsel amid a moral conundrum.

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The Time Has Come

Rates are trending down. Horace is pumped.

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Big Dreams

Horace discusses the big dreams he used to have.

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Go Fish

Horace and Octavia play “Go Fish.” Things get deep.

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