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River Joins the Party

“Are you sure?” I was feeling skeptical.
“As sure as one can be from dangling a piece of weighted string over a piece of paper, yes, I’m sure” I had always figured she was interested in me but just never admitted it. She wasn’t gorgeous, but that was a good thing. It helped remind you that she was a human too and had feelings. “Hey, you coming?” She is already putting her coat while I’m still on my knees over the map.
“Yes, I’m going, but I don’t think you should. I could be dangerous.”
“Shut-up, you just want to have all the fun yourself.” Who was I to argue with the woman?

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