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[freckle_queen]

You're hair's so short, Georgie. When'd you cut it?

Someone else cut it, it's no big deal, dad.

You look like a twelve year old instead of bein' fourteen, hon.

Others have said that, too. Dad... you're...

Don't need to say anything, me bein' well... as I was, I'm sorry I was such a screw up for you and your brothers an' sisters. I straightened

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[cal_sitter]

Are you all right, Georgina?

[freckle_queen]

I'm fine, Niko. Really.

So this's one of those boys you trust so much?

[cal_sitter]

You're sure?

They're good kids. You'd like them.

[freckle_queen]

I'm sure. How's Robin?

You both trust them, that's good enough for me.

[halfed]

...George?

[freckle_queen]

I'm okay, Cal.

[halfed]

Yeah, 'cause you really sound it.

[freckle_queen]

I really am, Cal.

Are you okay?