>         “Well now you really have to take a sip,” she told Benjamin.

He glanced at the liquid. He was thinking about it.
         “In all seriousness, you’re gonna need to drink something, sooner or later,” she said. “Can’t live off of fruit alone.”

He did a sort of sideways nod of agreement. After another long moment of internal decision-making, he finally took a little sip. He blinked hard and his mouth curled up.
         “Agghhh!” he yelled in bitter disgust.

Jess couldn’t help but laugh.
         “Are you sure that’s not poison?” he asked, handing the shell...

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