She stood there and tapped her toes for a second and then agreed.  “Alright,” she said.  “Give me a hug and I’ll do it.”

   “A hug, C?”

   She embraced him and he returned it.  “Yeah, you worry me sometimes.  I might be a bitch but I miss you when you’re gone.  And, you’re stupid and can’t take care of yourself!  I’m surprised you haven’t starved!”

   He smiled and turned to the Shents who were still frozen in time.  He opened his palm and light was born there and shone brightly as it twinkled through his fingers.  He raised his hand and the light hov...

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