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Anyone who's ever tried to tangle with a teddy bear cholla knows there's a whole lot more bear than teddy to it.

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Kevin Hearne
Age: 53
Born: 1970
Born: December 9
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Oh. Oberon looked at me. I know that has to make you sad. But call to me instead, Atticus. I'll always answer. Your fly has been open all this time, by the way, and Granuaile hasn't said a thing. Thanks, buddy, I said silently as I tried to surreptitiously zip up my jeans. See? I got your back AND your front. I deserve a treat.
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She's kind of like a Mary Poppins just before she turns to the dark side of the Force, Oberon said. He was still behind the counter, but he had a good lok at her as she exited. Let go of your anger, Malina! There's still good in you! The Emperor hasn't driven it from you fully!
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Yer a good lad, Atticus, mowin’ me lawn and killin’ what Brits come around.
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