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To Yelena, our newest food taster. May you last longer than your predecessor.

Maria V. Snyder

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Maria V. Snyder
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: January 1
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I'm glad you're here. We've had some...interesting developments. Leif groaned. That's Yelena-speak for life-threatening danger.
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In the war room, love? What if someone comes in?” I stood and removed his shirt. “Then they’ll have a good story to tell.” “Good?” He adopted the pretense of being offended. “Prove me wrong.
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When we reached the beach, Leif fell to his knees with a dramatic cry. Solid ground! I'll never take you for granted again. Are you going to kiss the sand? I asked. Don't be ridiculous. Now I'M the one being silly? Yes.
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Your fear remains strong. You are not ready to face your story, preferring instead to surround yourself with knots. Someday, they will strangle you.
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Should haves lead to death
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Yalena: Could you always open your door? Kiki: Yes. Fence, too. Yalena Why don't you? Kiki: Hay sweet. Fresh water. Peppermints.
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I do know I felt as if my heart had been shredded when I found you in our storeroom, unconscious and bleeding. And leaving you with Vinco in the holding cells was the hardest thing I've ever done. - Riley to Trella
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But you've slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart.
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Everyone makes choices in life. Some bad, some good. It's called living, and if you want to bow out, then go right ahead. But don't do it halfway. Don't linger in whiner's limbo.
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They actually think I would abandon the Commander. they have no concept of loyalty.
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I had hoped to hear everyone discussing how much they missed my altruistic qualities, my legendary skills as a fighter and as a lover. He leered. Instead, you're making plans for tomorrow. Interesting how life goes on in spite of itself.
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