. "Aren't we all," Alexis said with a light laugh. "Biased, that is. You're the only cheetah."
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"We're all coping. Struggling, maybe. So please forgive me if I'm a little short with you. I really do not hate you. We both started on the wrong foot, here, but I'd like to get to know you better. Especially since we're roommates," Zaine said honestly. He held his hand out for a handshake, hoping Dimitri would agree. This wasn't a place you could get on easily by yourself, and he was equally eager for a friend.
(G'night

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