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He gave another long blink and leaned back in his chair, looking puzzled. Never had anyone share their books with him. He defied me, Richard said, pointing at Jason. I invited you to the dance, not the other way around.

I resorted to something human and ordinary. Tell me only what to say, or what to do, and it is yours. Though I could tell hers came out of a bottle, because it was too solid, all-over black, no highlights. Fine, you want to do it this way, we can do it this way.