"Interesting," Priam said, nodding. He frowned slightly as he tried to picture a coati. He'd never heard of one, but rather than say so, decided to play it off and look it up later. Back to her question. He leaned against the wall beside her and crossed his arms as he considered her question. "I've gotten used to it, so it's not that big a deal anymore. But yes, it was hard at first."
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"Hey, I'm a naturally territorial lion. You forget so soon, frog." Allen laughed lightly as he patted the couch's arm.
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Haley rested her chin on her palm and leaned her elbow on the counter as she watched him. "No, I really don't feel bad. Besides, you just proved both our statements wrong. You are rather nice after all," she said, smiling up at him.