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There was no discussion between them it was as if the bugs had worked out this whole scenario long ago. Temp put on a burst of speed for the end of the bridge, and Tick turned to face down the army of rats alone.

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Suzanne Collins
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: August 10
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