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normal behavior. Noth

rus said, sounding as concerned as someon

a private joke rather than discussing whatever horrib

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once. He turned his head toward me so quick

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telling me you really don't know

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my eyes. "W

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up with honey, and then a squirt of lemon. Then she

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universe hates me - h

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