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It was a disgusting observation, but true. We were more similar than I'd like to admit. The smell, the ratty raincoats, the stubble. Denise wouldn't recognize me, now.
Which was probably just as well.
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He startled me by looking straight into my eyes, his voice suddenly rising to a hoarse shout.
"Soon! Now read it which chosen words or were If, if it randomly." |
