'' i 'm so glad you came by , '' i said . '' i was off yesterday as well , but neither of you were home . i was bored to tears . '' '' i had to work a double shift at baskin robbins , '' nancy replied . '' but i 'm happy to know i was missed

'' you are weak and fewer in number . my men will slay you easily . you may take your leave , or stay and die . '' a nomad who was half buried in the sand was pulled free by his tribesmanand stood . he looked around at the others and shook his head . each sheathed their short sabers and began to pull the other nomads free from the sand

jon stared at the fawn , ignoring his son 's call . '' he 's not as strong as i thought , '' he said . '' he might rely on man -- servitude to the son of man . '' jon blinked , refocusing on the doe . '' at least i serve the sea . barry will one day realize he too is destined to serve the sea

i know duncan is single , but my eyes dart to the ring finger of his left hand all the same . yep , still ring-less . '' i was wondering if maybe you 'd help me out in keeping an eye on the kids ? i could come pick you up if you want ? '' and there it is . it 's not exactly a date . but he had to throw in the pick me up
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