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Damien growled and nodded. "I think half of them just completely lied to even get past the examination. I remember one house where the husband was a raging alcoholic. Whenever the social services worker was scheduled to visit, the wife would make me spend the entire day getting rid of or hiding...

"Nah, I'm alright," Eric replied, tucking his hands away. "And I work in the back, making sure the bread proofs and bakes properly. It's pretty great being surrounded by fresh bread all the time." He gave Rose a smile and picked up the book to flip through the pages. "You know, I'm starting to...

"I'm doing alright working at the local bakery," Eric replied with a smile. "Really early morning hours, but that leaves plenty of time for school. Thanks for the offer though!" He settled into his new chair and sipped his drink, watching the people all around then going about their lives. He...

Damien jumped as Rose's hand brushed his shoulder, but he settled quickly as he reminded himself he was in the company of friends. He smiled and tucked his pack between his feet before looking around for their waitress. The experience had left him rather thirsty, and they didn't yet have any...

"Super crazy," Kayla replied with a giggle. Without knowing what Daizi was going through, it seemed like just an odd coincidence to her. "Glad I wasn't walking too much faster because I would have missed it! I do still need to use the restroom though, so I'll be back." She disappeared into the...

"Oh...okay?" Eric and Damien shot Daizi an odd look, but they shuffled away from the table and joined the mother-to-be. Kayla decided to take a moment to use the restroom since the path was no longer blocked by the boys, and she wandered off just about the time the waitress walked by. She...

"I'm going to have a bowl of stew and some seltzer," Eric told the waitress, a smile on his face. "Best stew in the village, hands down. Do you want some too, Kales?" He looked at Kayla who nodded, though she still seemed a little distracted by the discussion of the princess. She didn't really...

"It does seem odd from the standpoint of the characters that the duke was so insistent that they take that particular route. I'm sure we will find out why as we continue to read," Kayla agreed, flipping through the pages of the book. "Something else I'm curious about is how the princess fits...

"Yeah, when those bandits ambushed the party in the woods I was pretty sure they were toast," Eric replied with a nod. "It caught me off guard when the thief was the one to rescue them! He almost seems to have some sort of sneak magic. Wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility."

Damien frowned, digging through his pockets yet again. He rifled through the pile of things he had pulled out of his backpack. Still nothing. His eyes fell on the doorknob and he sighed. Where in the everloving heck did his keys go? He wracked his brain for any sort of clue as to where they may...

"Kale, it was literally the weirdest thing that has ever happened to me!" Eric was still shaking with adrenaline. After being told by the police officer to leave the scene of the accident, the blonde man had sprinted all the way back to his flat. His clothing was dripping wet as he stood on...

Eric found himself antsy. He wandered from point to point in the apartment, trying to decide if something was bothering him or if he was just bored. When a fifth trip to the fridge did not provide any answers, he put his feet into his boots and his hat on his head. Looking up from her book...

"Oh, of course," Eric replied, pulling his phone from his pocket. "Good thing we shared contact details last week!" He typed up a quick message and hit send before slipping the device back into the pocket and looking out the window. "Yep, it looks like the rain has stopped almost all the way. We...

Kayla and Eric nodded. "They're adorable! I couldn't help but catch the 'this time,' though. That makes me very sad for her." Kayla set her sandwich down, suddenly a little less hungry. "I have a dear friend who has lost three pregnancies so far, so I feel for her. I feel kind of dumb saying the...

"Nice to meet you, too!" Kayla replied, smiling brightly. "I'm Kayla, and my brother here is Eric. Congratulations on the little girl, by the way." She winked cheekily with the confirmation of Daizi's pregnancy. Eric waved, his mouth full of roast beef and sourdough. He chewed and swallowed...

"I'm actually a chemistry major," Eric replied with a laugh. "I know it seems odd, but I needed some upper division elective credits, and English courses in general don't have many prerequisites. They're easy to get into without having to think ahead or take extra courses. Besides, it is rather...

"Oh, I'm just doing an online writing course. I've always liked writing, but I don't feel like I'm any good. So I decided I'd try this free course my friend took last year and see if it helps." Kayla turned the screen so Rose could see it better. "This unit is on setting a scene without boring...

The conversation continued while the rain streamed down onto the little hamlet. When it became apparent that it wasn't going to stop any time soon, Damien started to grow fidgety. He checked his phone repeatedly, the interval growing shorter and shorter until he finally stood. "I have to go," he...

"Maybe someday we'll have to listen to you play," Kayla said with a smile on her face. "I'm sure you're amazing." She tucked her book back in her bag and leaned back in the chair, resigned to not knowing how long she was going to be here. At least it was somewhere with wifi and food! "I'm pretty...

Damien caught himself pulling a face of disgust at Daizi's snack, but reeled it in rather quickly. "Fiddler is one of my favorites too," he replied, mostly to get his attention off the awful combination. "I don't really know why so many people are insistent that the fiddler must be a man...