Author's note: Drabble. Early season 1, no specific episode. I will get around to writing something longer soon - but these focus me and help me get character on to the page - please let me know if you think I have it right/wrong! There is a bit of drabble cheating going on here with the pauses - forgive me ;) I am definitely going to revist this topic though.

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She's complaining. Again.

About her nickname.

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Of all the things to whine about!

There she is, butt-deep in decomposing flesh, maggots and God knows what else, and that's what she chooses to complain about.

Right Seeley-boy, zone her out.

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I only ever get called Booth. Everyone calls me Booth. Don't hear me complaining.

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Booth.

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Booooth.

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Sounds odd somehow, like words you say so much they become weird on your tongue.

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Seeley.

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Seeeeley.

Family name, mother's side. Like it. Always have.

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Only women ever seem to use it.

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Seeley.

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Maybe she'll call me Seeley.

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sigh

Zoning out just not working these days, is it Booth?

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Damn.

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