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Francia don’t look too convinced. I never seen arms so crossed.

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Patrick Ness
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: October 17
Author
Journalist
Literary Critic
Novelist
Science Fiction Writer
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Fairfax
Virginia
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Convinced
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He was still alive. Which was the worst thing that could have happened.
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We can save the world, I say, trying to smile. You and me.
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I'll find you- Keep calling for me, Viola- Cuz here I come.
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