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Of course. Opal is toying with our emotions for her own gratification. Nothing more. She wishes to place herself in a position of power, emotionally.

Eoin Colfer

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Eoin Colfer
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: May 14
Author
Novelist
Science Fiction Writer
Writer
Wexford
Emotion
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Courses
Toying
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Opal
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Gratification
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Emotionally
Power
Wishes
Nothing
Emotions

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