he sighed . '' after eight centuries , perhaps we now have a chance to answer some of these questions . '' ryan stepped aside as phaedaan reached down and gently scooped the auraeometer from its resting spot . the lord marshal stared thoughtfully at the device for a moment . finally , he took a breath and turned to face
ryan

'' you 're falling in love with him , are n't you ? '' '' i think so . '' '' what do you mean you think so ? '' '' how do i know ? i 've never loved loved someone before . '' '' what about ron ? '' '' not even ron . '' '' i think you 'll know if it 's
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you 'll find an apartment for me , and pay for it , so i wo n't need a roommate . is that it , bennie ? one less person for you to worry about . helps to keep me isolated . plus the rent means that we 're financially joined at the hip . you pay me , i give you secrets , just a couple of shrewd businessmen , right ,
bennie