“I was thinking, Rocket. Why don’t you and I place a little side bet?” “No.” “At least hear me out,” he said, chuckling. “I’ve heard more than enough from you.” “I’m better one-on-one.” He winked. “Happy to prove it.” “Earlier, it sounded like you prefer one on two.” Another chorus of ohhhhhs from his teammates. He inclined his head, eyes twinkling, yet verging on regretful. “Touché.” “Take his head off already, Sky,” complained Elton. Redbeard was undeterred. “Permission to approach the mound, Your Honor.” Skylar came very close to launching a pitch into the man’s eye socket. This whole
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