"But by that time I can have you blown to pieces." Aaran grinned,"And then we both die. Unless I can ask my replacement instructor to heal me, and then I'd heal you but you'd be crazy. And then I'd win."
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"Or your negotiation skills were so pathetic that I took pity on you. Except for the kiss that was a good strategy. I didn't see that one coming."
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Kristen smiled softly,"My mom always used to say,"There's a reason for everything." and I live by it. I got a job under Markus' authority and I met you. Good things can come from the worst of things. I'm not saying all bad things have good in them, I just think that all bad things have a purpose."
Enoch sighed dramatically, " Or you can talk me to death. I've never seen someone die by boredom. But way I feel now, I think it's possible." He said with humor.
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"Oh, is that right? Well, maybe I should practice restraint. No more kisses from muchas smoochas!" Nashton said with enthusiasm.
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Orson nodded and said, "Your mother sounds like a very wise women. I would like to meet her someday." He said with respect.