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 Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2004 5:13 pm
Avery shrugged at Acrasia, and plopped down on a nearby seat. He didn't say anything, but sort of considered her out of the corner of his eye. His foot was twitching, evidence of his inability to sit completely still for more than a few moments.
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Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 1:25 am
A man with a toddler holding onto his trousers walks toward the playground. Shaking his head as the wind blows his black hair into his eyes ''Kain...lets go, you can walk by yourself..'' Owyn says looking down toward the toddler, who just seemed to ignore him. Owyn sighs, shaking his head once more as he had to keep walking a slow pace or else the toddler would fall Why did i let her talk me into this he pounders while stopping to lift the toddler into his arms, Kain being a bit heavy but it was only a few more feet till they reached the playground ''Come on kid, you better have fun out here'' he says putting him down once more as he reaches a bench nearest to the playground. After having put Kain down he sits himself down on the bench, crossing his arms and leaning back in the bench ''Now, go on kid..go play'' he murmurs, nodding toward the playground while his eyes were fixed on the slightly confused toddler
Kain blinks as he goes from walking, to getting carried to sitting down on the ground in what seemed to him a matter of seconds. Watching his father, he notices the man was nodding toward something so he turns to face what the man was nodding toward. To his surprise he saw something he had never seen before, something swinging, a weird iron thing with a ladder. Kain decides to go find out what those things were, using the bench that was near him to pull himself up, he made his way toward the swinging thing. ''Rep?'' he questions the lizard which was resting on his shoulder, as if to ask if the creature knew what it was. The lizard lifts his head slightly before laying it down again and curling up into a tight ball to get some rest. Kain carefully steps toward it and leans against the swing, which starts moving. Slightly startled he holds onto it and everytime his feet touch the ground he kicks, to get it to stop but it only goes faster. At first he seemed scared but after a while the tears made place for a bright smile and a squeel everytime he went backwards.
''Way to go kid!'' Owyn yells playfully as he watches the toddler, swing back and forth while holding onto the swing. Amazed at the fact the toddler didn't let go yet he stands, making his way to near the swing. Just in case something goes wrong he thinks to himself, while crossing his arms once more and watching the toddler with an amused smile
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Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 2:08 am
A small figure stood at the top of a hill, before finally making his way down, what seemed to be a highly wrapped bundle in his arms. The pair of them strolled down, the man soon turning out to be Owyln with Cera, the pair of them strangly without William - the lad who normally stayed right beside his father's side through everything.
Owyln finally came into view, half joking with cera, his arms wrapped around the child. His ears kept up their soft twitch, his bretah coming out in clouds of white before him, the hot air meeting with the cold. He seemed happy enough though, clad in his normal long coat along with his scarf wrapped tightly around his neck, the young neko girl clinging lightly to the wool. Letting his feet scuff up against the ground, he looked up, seeing his best friend beside the swings the pair of them made a small route over towards them.
Cera smiled to herself, clutching lightly to her fathers scarf, and within her other chubby palm she held her teething ring. It had appeared the young girl had been coxed out of crying, tear stains still evident on her cheeks, now replaced by the happy pink flush of her laughter. Her ears were flicked back against her head, against the cold, her brillent brown eyes blinking up towards her fathers. Blinking as he started moving in another direction, she turned the best she could, seeing that same man from a few nights ago.
'morning Owyn' Owyln spoke in a friendly manner, raising his hand in a wave, the pair of them finally making it within a metre or so from the swings. Owylns hair, as always, ran straight over his eyes - the man trying his best to push it out of the way again with his spare hand but making an awful job of it. Soon enough the whisps of hair were tucked behind his ears, Owyln finally coming face to face with his best friend, adjusting his grip slightly around Cera.
Cera blinked down towards Kain, seeing him move forwards and then backwards on this strange metal thing, a sudden streak of curioustity held within her gaze. Bringing her palm up, she raised her metal teething ring to her mouth once more, biting down hard onto the rubber with her gums. Still teething, the young girls tail flicked too and fro beneath her blankets, pushing the arms of her coat out from beneath the pitch black blanket.
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Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 2:17 am
Owyn looks up slightly at the sound of Owyln's voice, never taking his eyes off Kain as he nods ''Morning, Owyln'' he says as he gives the man a sideway glance, a gentle smile on his face before his eyes focus on the swinging toddler once more. The cold didn't seem to bother the man as he runs one hand through his hair, coughing softly into the other ''William came to see me yesterday'' he says to his friend while grabbing the toddler, seeing he was getting tired of the swing. ''Enough for now..'' Owyn whispers to the blinking toddler.
Kain looks up at Owyn slamming his hands against the man's chest ''No!'' it was obvious he wanted to go back, the lizard almost seemed to be relieved that the swinging had stopped. Kain couldn't see Cera or Owyln, because the swinging caused his headband to slide down over his eyes once more. Slamming with one hand and trying to push up the headband with the other, the toddler winces slightly as the nails of the lizard dig into his shoulder. The slamming almost made the lizard fall down to the ground, which from this height would have injured him greatly. The moment he got the headband where it should be, Kain grabs the lizard and blinks at it, murmuring ''No...'' as he feels blood slide down his shoulder.
Owyn frowns slightly as he notices the wince, but he shakes his head putting Kain down on the ground ''Kain stop it and look who is here as well, Owyln and your friend, Cera'' he says with a slightly amused smile, nodding toward Owyln and Cera for him to see.
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Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 2:29 am
'Owyn, Kain's bleeding' Owyln noticed with a small frown, digging his hand into his pocket, while still holding onto Cera with one hand. Quickly placing a hankerchief in Kain's grasp, he resorted back to holding Cera with both arms, nestleing the small child close. It was wierd, the cold seemed not to be affecting either of them, the polar bear anthro almost at home as his ears flicked back towards his head in a small twitch. His tail flicked slightly too and fro behind him, not seen underneath his coat, his feet etching from one side to the other on the frosted ground.
Cera meanwhile blinked down towards Kain, her brown orbs blinking towards the lizard on his shoulder, outstretching her arms once more towards her fathers scarf. Settleing down against him, she promptly started to gum down onto her teething ring once more, her tail giving her away as it flicked slowely too and fro beneath her father's jacket. Turning though, she frowned a little seeing a small dot on the top of the hill, tugging her fathers scarf slightly as she saw a familiar site.
Suddenly, and without warning, a dog ran down the hill - Thistle. Running over, the large collies fur flattening against her back, the dogs tongue lolling out of its mouth happily. Skidding to a hault beside the four of them, the dog happily trotted around to sit down beside her masters father, her tail thumping the ground behind her with each wagg.
'Thistle? i thought you were with Will...' Owyln whispered, before realising exactly what his friend had said, bending down until he patted the dog on her head - WIlliam must still be asleep and/or let Thistle out he told himself. The lad wouldn't have gone far without his guide dog, barely further than the kitchen or if he was being brave the top floor of the apartments, a small sigh of relief emmiting from the man as he quickly realised this. Looking up towards his friend, he half nodded, before quickly saying almost as if it had been completly forgetten 'yes i heard, thanks for the milk'
Cera lost her frown, smiling a little more as she saw her favourite pet bound down the hill, letting her grasp rest on the scarf once more. Gumming the teething ring, her tail wagged happily underneath the blankets, her ears twitching quite happily - somehow it seemed nothing could get Cera down. Nuzzleing her cold cheek against her fathers warm coat, she glanced once more down towards Kain.
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Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 2:39 am
Owyn nods slowly looking toward Kain ''Not the first time today..'' he says taking the hankerchief from Kain and wipes the blood off Kain's shoulder before handing it back to Owyln ''Why did you send him over to me..and i'm not talking about the milk'' Owyn grins playfully, curious about the reaction of his friend. ''And i told him the basics..but the advanced stuff is for you..his daddy..and i mean the way children are made'' he says once more, looking down at Kain who was putting the lizard back on his bare shoulder. Shaking his head slightly he thinks to himself Does that kid never learn.
The moment he had put the lizard on his shoulder he starts moving toward Owyln and Cera, blinking at the dog. Kain tilts his head before looking up at Cera, slightly tugging at Owyln's jumper as if to order him to put Cera down. The lizard moves around on Kain's shoulder for a few seconds before curling up in a ball once more, soon to doze off again.
Owyn gets something out of his pocket, a small piece of soft chocolate ''Here kid, why don't you give this to Cera..'' he murmurs while lifting up Kain before handing it to him ''And no, don't eat it''. Taking a step toward Owyln and Cera so Kain could reach her, not even sure if Cera was allowed to it but he figured Owyln would stop Kain in time if that was the case. Owyn grins as Kain just blinks at the chocolate and then at Cera, just to do it all over again.
Kain didn't understand, he isn't used to sharing anything let alone his favorite chocolate. Looking up at Owyn his eyes almost question if he had to. When he got a nod he turns back to Cera holding out the chocolate, looking off as he waits for her to take it from him. The tail of the lizard swishing over his tattoo, wincing once more as the lizard slowly digs his nails into his shoulder, to make sure he didn't fall
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Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 2:50 am
Cera blinked at the small block, taking it within her palm, before raising it up towards her lips. Smiling, she crushed the little block within her palm for a few moments, the soft chocolate soon melting down into liquid. The young girl raising her palm to her lips, almost gracefully licking off the liquid from her fingertips, her ears still twitching gently as her tail wagged behind her.
'Cera..' Owyln almost whispered watching her make a total mess, some of the liquid mush sliding down her palm and onto her coat, the rest of it making a lovely display of chocolaty mess around her hands and face. He smiled though, waiting until she had finished, before fishing out the hankerchief once more to wipe her face off. She was a right mucky pup when she wanted to be - but he didn't blame her - she couldn't have been more than maybe 5 or 6 months old by now.
The dog blinked up towards Owyn, taking a step forwards, brushing herself up against his knees to try and get some attention. Thistles tail suddenly drouped, giving the i am hungry dog look, her nose tilted down towards the floor. Making a small whimper, she blinked up towards him with her large eyes, still brushing her back towards the man's knees - just to try to see if she could, just could, get a little block of chocolate off the man as well.
Cera kept her soft lapping of her tongue over her pink fingertips, smiling to herself as she soon saw the skin once more, trying to pull away as her father wiped her face off. With a small scowl, she let him finish wiping the chocolate off her face, before going back to delictely licking the liquid off from her palm once more - never missing one spot of the creamy brown liquid which was steadily being lapped up off her chubby fingers.
'down you go' Owyln murmered, bending down until he gently placed Cera at his feet so she could sit there, chuckleing a little to himself as she girl fell back onto the soft rump of her nappie - still licking the chocolate off her fingertips. He barely took his gaze off her for a few moments, before standing once more, his ears flushing slightly at his friends words - how exactly was he about to go explain it all to William. He had tried, honestly tried, but everything he said had come out in a jungle of words that barely ever made any sense.
'right' he murmered beneath his breath, his ears twanging back against his head, his tail quivering slightly behind him. Bringing his palms over to rest at his side, he kept his chin tilted down, before finally giving his best friend a grateful smile - he was grateful for exactly what Owyn had done. Even if it was just explain a few things to his son; the rest he knew he could just about work out how to do if he managed to get to the libary by the end of the day.
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Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 3:04 am
Owyn puts Kain down before looking at Owyln, shaking his head slightly ''The kid acted as if it was unnatural..i don't know what you told him before he came to see me but you were created the same way, it is nothing to be ashamed off'' he says ending with a nod. Stretching he made his way back to the bench and sits down, crossing his arms once more as his eyes were set on the sky. Grinning he closes his eyes ''Oh..and the library is closed today'' he says, knowing his friend better than he knew himself.
Kain looks toward Cera, tilting his head slightly and blinking confused as he crawls toward her, not feeling like walking now. Watching the dog for a few seconds before turning his attention back to Cera, he sits down beside her ''No..'' he says softly, meaning he wanted the chocolate, it was his, not hers. The lizard slowly rises from his curled up position and he climbed down Kain's chest, hooking his nails in his clothes not his skin this time. Kain looks down at the lizard before helping the lizard down into his lap, the past few days the two seemed to have become friends. Kain is interested in the lizard because he reminded him of the tattoo and the lizard was happy he had a warm home and food every day.
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Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 3:20 am
'heh i..' Owyln got a chance to say straight after the libary comment, groaning slightly, that had been one of his biggest chances - and now that was blown he guessed he would have to teach William the good old way. Digging his hands into his pockets, he nodded slightly with a smile to Cera, before following his friend over to park himself on the bench. Leaning back hevaily onto the bench, he quickly made a sharp yelp, standing up - it had appeared his tail had been caught in the gap.
Cera blinked at Kain's words, frowning a little, before she offered her palm out towards him - there was only a little bit of liquid chocolate left but it was enough. Unforuntly though it was stuck as a liquid blob, coating her palm, mixed with her saliva after she had been licking it for so long. Turning as she heard the yelp, her palm still held stationary, her gaze met with her fathers; what exactly had caused him to suddenly jump up and make that funny noise.
'It's ok, i'm fine, see?' Owyln said with a soft smile towards his daughter, situating himself on the bench once more, being careful this time not to get his overly fluffy tail caught in between the gaps of the frosted wooden bench. Leaning back against the wood, his palms came out from inside his pockets, resting them ontop of his knees as he sat there his gaze fixed on the children - willing to answer his best friends little comment in a few seconds after he had dragged himself together.
Cera meanwhile, half nodded, keeping her palm out towards Kain. She blinked a little to herself, smiling still, her palm coming down to lightly tap on the solid earth beneath her - her small palm making a tiny noise every time it met with the earth - just pressing hard enough so it made a sound without hurting her. Her ears twitched slightly, her tail starting to make a slow wagg behind her, deep brown eyes blinking over towards Kain.
'just because you talk about it so easily doesn't mean others can...you know full well what my parents were like, and i didn't get the sit down birds and bees talk until i was 14' Owyln whispered, just to note that with his best friend, his gaze staying on Cera. One day he would have to tell her too - would that be any easier since William might be a lot older then and could even have his own kids. Barely noticing the small change with her palm the man thought to himself; she had wanted to bond so well with Will from day one, almost always trying to get him to feed her not him; would Will be the one to tell her in the end?
Meanwhile Thistle, down-trodden from her small attempt at getting food, padded over until she was lying once more at Owyln's feet. Pressing her head down onto her paws, her tail still thumped against the ground underneath her, her eyes watching Owyn incase he produced another block of chocolate - ready to put on the whimpering look any second if needed.
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Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 6:44 am
Owyn shakes his head slightly as he throws another block of chocolate onto the ground ''You know full well NO ONE told me about the 'birds and the bees' i had to find out all by myself..and trust me on this one, it's better for the kid to find out through his own father than by finding out himself'' he says, with a smile although his tone was slightly sad. Looking off toward the sky, he lets a sigh escape his lips ''Besides...there is no reason to be ashamed, it's something very natural..try to losen up a bit'' he half jokes, looking back down toward his friend, knowing full well he was trying, but not succeeding.
Kain gives a questioning look to the lizard before looking back up toward Cera, blinking at the strange acting baby. Shaking his head at the palm ''No'' he murmurs running a thumb over the scales of the lizard, the creature fascinated him even more than the chocolate for now. Ever since having seen the movie 'Dragonheart', accidently of course, because Owyn thought he had closed the door to Kain's bedroom before he went to watch it. Kain had used the edge of the crib to climb out and walk out of the room, leaning against the couch and watching the entire movie. ''Rep'' he says poking the lizard, hoping he would grow as big as the lizard he had seen in the movie.
Owyn laughs faintly watching Kain, remembering what had happened the other night ''I wish i had found him earlier..'' he says to himself before he closes his eyes once more, hiding his hands in his pockets
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Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 7:02 am
Thistle dived forwards, almost as if her life was at steak, snaffleing up the block within one little bite. Laying there, crouched on the floor, her tail thumped even more against the ground. Her tongue lapping over her paws a few moments later, just incase any of the liquid had passed over her paws, a rather disapointed look flashing accross her features as nothing was found. Deciding to give up on the chocolate, she padded back over towards the swings, laying down beneath the metal framing.
Owyln barely murmered a word, his elbows coming forwards to rest ontop of his knees, leaning forwards so his back was no longer pressed against the wooden frosty bench. He seemed thoughtful, his gaze mindlessly blinking over towards Cera, a small frown crossing his lips as he watched her palm slam down against the earth. Step in? he thought to himself deciding against it, hearing his best friends words, they barely clicked in. He knew full well what Owyn's parents had been like - but they hadn't even talked to him? Did that mean they hadn't talked to his little sister as well?
Cera watched the lizard for a few moments, before suddenly breaking out into a histerical fit of giggles, her chin titled forwards as she laughed. Her palms gingerly kept their slamming down at either side of her, her eyes shutting, tears of laughter forming at either side of her eyes. Her tail suddenly went into hyper action mode, swishing from one side to the other, her ears pinning back towards her head - while her hair fell infront of her eyes.
'Cera...' Owyln questioned, totally forgetting his last question, suddenly bringing himself to his feet. Making the two steps over towards the little girl, he knelt beside her side, his palms coming down to cover over the small child's - his gaze a look of worry as he sat there beside her. Biting his tooth down onto his lip, he fell onto his rump, totally taken a back as Cera slammed his palms away. Blinking rapidly over towards the girl, it seemed the man barely knew what to do, resting back onto his palms to support himself for the time being. Any normal day owyln would have been straight up and at it to calm cera down - but today maybe too much was held on his mind.
Cera pushed her dad away with one hard thump, keeping up her histerical laughing, a small glint held within her eyes. Her gaze suddenly seeming dizzy, her palm giving one last smash down onto the concetre, with a small smile accross her face. Pausing, she turned a little to blink over towards her father, before starting up her laughing again - looking like even the baby didn't know quite what was going on with herself, a look of terror held within her voice.
Owyln tried to pull himself together, bringing his palms to wrap around the child, dragging her close towards his chest. He seemed scared himself, holding the fitting child, trying his best to take every thump she placed against his chest to try and get away. Suddenly having a firm look held within him, he stroked his palm over her back, biting down harder as he looked down towards Cera. 'Cera...please...' he whispered, his words only reaching her ears, running his palm up and then down her back.
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Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 7:13 am
Owyn frowns and stands, making his way toward Owyln, gently touching his shoulder ''Uum..it's the chocolate..'' he murmurs to his best friend, Owyn might act like an idiot who is only interested in having fun, making fun and women but he had been to school, even though he ended up as a carpenter, he wanted to be a doctor ''It'll wear out in an hour or so...just let her tire herself out?'' Crouching down he grabs the lizard from Kain and puts it down onto his shoulder ''This way the lizard and Cera are safe..'' he whispers to Kain, standing straight once more and walking back to the bench.
Kain blinks as the lizard gets picked up, watching his father before turning back to the laughing Cera, giving her a questioning look. What was going on with her, seeing the chocolate left on her palm he immediately grimaces. Crawling away he makes his way back to the swing, trying to use it to stand but everytime he tried the swing moved away and he fell to the ground once more. Kain slams his fists onto the ground, a determinded look appearing on his face as he decided to try and stand without help of someone or something else.
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Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 7:31 am
Owyln now almost groaned, why the heck had he gone into business, even questioning himself he half smiled. Atleast Cera was going to be alright, half releasing his grip he just sat there watching her, his anthro ears twitching right back towards his head - the normal fluffy tail quickly hiding behind him once more. His blue orbs met with her brown, how the heck was she going to tire herself out he thought, watching the childs movements become far less fluid by the minute.
Cera slowely started to calm down, even she couldn't he hyped for long, the suger having long gone through her system - too much suger for a few moments now having calmed down to barely any once more. Cera wavered where she sat, before toppleing over against her father, her eyes closed as she whimpered slightly. Her tail drouped behind her, her cheek pressing against his stomach, suddenly pooped once more.
'there there...ive got you' Owyln whispered towards his daughter, feebily catching her within his grasp, standing up once more. Giving Owyn a smile, he nodded towards the distance almost as a request to get walking, holding Cera gently towards his shoulder. A look of relief was around his face, his grasp holding around her small arched back, before breathing a long sigh of relief. His gaze followed through towards Kain, towards the lad trying his best to drag himself to his feet on the swing, smiling softly towards himself once more.
Cera just murmered to herself, her palm giving one last thump, before she brought it up to suck lightly onto it. Her eyes were at a close, her small body breathing rather hard for a few more moments, before she came to a complete normal status once more - her whole body leaning against her father once more. Funny how a child could go from a state of extreme hyperness to a state of being completly tired - it wasn't something every toddler could achieve. Unforuntly, Cera just had achieved it.
Thistle whimpered slightly from where she sat, seeing the boy try to drag himself to his feet, padding over to try and give him some help. Padding over towards the ever moving swing, she wrapped her jaws around the metal to stop it from swinging, her tail swishing gently from one side to the other as she watched the lad. Cocking her ears to one side, she motioned for him to sit down, her paws pressing into the ground.
'fancy going for a walk? i heard they had a stunning lake around here...sorry Owyn, i just can't seem to sit still today' Owyln said with a nervous smile, his grasp tightening slightly around Cera, bending down to gently kiss the top of her head lovingly. His tail gave a small flick behind him, his palm coming up to swish his scarf to one side, a small sigh escaping his lips as he watched Cera. Well - atleast this was something they could control, just no large overdoses of suger and maybe she could even grow out of it.
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Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 2:30 pm
Rime looked around for her kids, and sighed. "There's Alida.... but Avery's still out on that boat... I wish they'd bring it in, it's getting near dinner time, and I have that crockpot going." She waved Alida over, and the girl said her goodbyes to Shizuma before running over, bringing her notebook with her.
"We're going to go home as soon as the boat comes in with Avery, okay? Maybe I should just call to him... he likes to swim."
Alida grinned, and pantomimed yelling towards the boat, with her hands in a funnel shape near her mouth. Rime smiled at her and ruffled her hair. "I don't even see him on deck... he's probably below..."
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Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 6:56 am
Owyn nods at his friend as he walks over to Kain, crouching down beside him ''I knew you were weak..but this weak?'' he teases Kain, trying to get him to stand without help ''Cera is watching..what do you think she is thinking right now..Yep, that you are weak''. Crossing his arms he watches the child, hoping he would stand.
Kain blinks at Owyn's words before rolling onto his stomach. Pushing himself onto his hands and knees he stands on his feet, still leaning on his hands. Kain frowns slightly as his arms starting shaking but he wasn't about to give up, with one last push he pushes his upperbody up. After a few moments he smiles, noticing he was standing and he stood up without help. Giving Owyn a sideway glance he carefully steps toward the swing and grabs onto it, kicking the ground the swing would move once more, squeeling and laughing everytime it went backwards
Laughing softly, Owyn stands and grabs the swing, stopping it ''I knew that would work kid, good job..now we're going on a walk, want me to carry you?'' he questions, already walking away from the swing and Kain. ''And how is Cera doing'' he whispers softly as he touches the baby's cheek gently, smiling softly before looking over his shoulder, seeing Kain walking toward them ''Want the lizard back?'' Putting the lizard on Kain's head before giving him a soft smile
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