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You're an obnoxious canker-blossom. Go ooze somewhere else.
Tamora Pierce
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Tamora Pierce
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: December 13
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Once she was certain, she didn't waiver. I had to make her stop for water or a bite to eat. She obeyed, but she was restless. As clear as if she spoke to me, she was saying, Very well, I know you want to keep my strength up, but scent fades, you know! And I'd say, I know, girl, buy you're what I have and I'm going to take care of you.
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