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She moved with such purpose it was as though she walked with exclamation marks.
Gail Carriger
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Gail Carriger
Age: 48
Born: 1976
Born: May 4
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Tunstell, this is your Alpha speaking. Do as I tell you. You must regurgitate now. Regurgitation is an involuntary action. You cannot simply order me to do it,” replied Tunstell in a small voice. “I most certainly can. Besides which, you are an actor.” Tunstell grimaced. “I’ve never had cause to vomit onstage.
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