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In his opinion, working was vastly overrated. Particularly as a way to build character, for everyone who engaged in it was far too snappish and fussy, and seemed to have no manners at all.

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Hilari Bell
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: January 1
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Manners
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I do give them to you, he announced. Of my free will. Because this is my sword. He laid a hand on Arisa's shoulder. And Weasle is my shield. What you hold are only pieces of iron.
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Today, salute, mile, serve, deep. And I am never doing that again.-Kavi
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Cogswhallop glanced skeptically at the complex runes. Are you sure this'll work, gen'ral? Of course I'm sure- Ping. The silvery note echoed in the cramped room. Makenna felt her face turn scarlet.
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