Ted bit down on his molars. Rage oozed out of his every pore. But he listened.

         “We just watched our home die today… And then we watched our new home die too. All that we have left are the people standing on this beach. If you fight everyone that opens their mouth, you’ll run out of friends real fast.”

The class held its breath, waiting for a reaction from the furious giant. He looked like he wanted to kill her. I prepared myself for that possibility. But the steam shooting from his ears finally fizzled. His shoulders slowly sank back down. Jess turned and looked me in the eyes, with those glowing blue orbs, and I felt a vague sense of calm. Just for a moment. Somehow, she looked...

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