"Suck it up, pop," Alexis said flatly as she handed over the book. "People are dying every day of starvation and you're complaining of back pain??" She turned to hide her widening grin and put some books onto the bottom shelf.
Dimitri snatched the book somewhat gently. He then hissed, "Fine! Just exploit the tiger. You're no better than that show in Vagas called Siegfried and Roy! Where's you whip, little Alexis? " He then gave her a frown for effect.
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rolleyes
