" I hope we can..." she wiped away a tear...(what's his name again?)
He looked in her eyes a while then let our a slow breath and spoke in a calm voice masking all emotion. "That would be nice..."
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"He's a nice guy.. but just... doesn't always think about how what he says may be heard hen it comes out. It's really quite comical. But for those that don't know him." He chuckled. "Poor guy."
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"Well yes.. this is our home. I am responsible for the sheep.. and to help my family.. and now this thing. He pointed to his staff. "But getting rid of those rats is helping our people. I see no reason to leave... do you?"
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"Oh... okay." He shrugged. "Am I making you uncomfortable?"
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"oh, that kind, with Jessie, yes that could be bad."
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"I don't know, maybe for a few years, just for the change, if your family doesn't need help."
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"no, not entirely." she smiled.