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She is Living and I'm Dead, but I'd like to believe we're both human. Call me an idealist.
Isaac Marion
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Isaac Marion
Age: 42
Born: 1981
Born: December 30
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In my palm I can feel the echo of her pulse, standing in for the absense of mine.
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