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Madrigal sniffed herself. I'm almost sure I don't smell. Maybe not, but between shining cleanliness and not smelling, there is a vast gray area.

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Laini Taylor
Age: 52
Born: 1971
Born: December 11
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Chico
California
Maybe
Smelling
Almost
Cleanliness
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