“Or that time we were kids and decided to build a fort. Sam and I went off looking for pillows, and by the time we came back you had already built a fort out of books.” “Books are clearly better! They’re so much more protection against the elements.” A flicker of amusement shone in Jeff’s eyes. “What elements, Nina? We were inside.” “The imaginary elements!” “That’s exactly my point,” he insisted. “This application makes you sound brilliant, which you obviously are. But the departmental committee should also know that you’re passionate, and creative, and…” He fumbled for the right word before
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