"I understand why, but still... It's nice to get to talk to you a little," he sat down beside him, a little flushed, but not much, wanting to keep a cool enough head with Tylendel around.
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"I understand why, but still... It's nice to get to talk to you a little," he sat down beside him, a little flushed, but not much, wanting to keep a cool enough head with Tylendel around.