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Out of my peripheral vision, I see Four shove the door open and walk out. Apparently this fight isn't interesting enough for him. Or maybe he's going to figure out why everything's spinning like a top, and I don't blame him I want to know the answer too.

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Veronica Roth
Age: 36
Born: 1988
Born: August 19
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Veronica Anne Roth
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