oraden kicked the ground as he dragged himself toward the group of young unicorns . '' i 'm going to have a talk with your father . bring tahir around when you 're finished . '' diamond watched the two walk toward a group of young unicorns gathered at the edge of the stream . she was well aware that the other colts did n't like oraden

it 's a chit to say you 're officially alive , just in case you run into any trouble . you know ... with people . ' thank you , ' said dorfl solemnly . ' if ever i feel i am not alive , i will take this out and read it . ' ' what are your duties ? ' said vimes . ' to serve the public trust , protect the innocent , and seriously prod buttock , sir , ' said dorfl

'' my cousin calls me belly button . '' she sipped the brew and muttered under her breath , '' i never liked my cousin . '' jared wisely raised his mug to his lips , covering the smile . '' which do you prefer ? '' '' lia , '' she said . '' when i was seven , i decided i wanted to be called lia

'' look , if it gets too much , i 'll go to the emergency room after the show , okay ? '' '' you better . '' i could n't help smiling at her expression . '' you 're so bossy . '' '' i 'm a board certified nurse . i do n't have the option not to be
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