“Wow, this rooms smells bad,” Neil said. “Oh, wait; it’s you.” “Neil.” “Yeah?” “I would never say this in front of the team, but you are arguably the most important member in it. I am exceptionally glad that you will be keeping them safe in my absence, just as you do when I’m here. You’re an important friend and you mean the world to me.” Neil blinked in surprise. “Thank you for saying that, Jason. It means a lot. It would mean more if you said it in front of everyone else.” “I know,” Jason said, nodding his head sagely. “I know.” Neil left the room and reached into the pocket where he’d
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