“No fire,” Jamal said, fighting to keep the pain from showing on his face. “We don’t know what’s out there.” “You actually think there’s aliens?” Charlie asked. “I have no idea, Charlie. What I do know is it is always better to assume the worst, even when you’re hoping for the best. Keeps you from unpleasant surprises.” “And disappointment,” Rika added. “That sounds more like dating advice than a survival tip,” Jamal said with a pained grin. “Aren’t they one and the same?” she replied. “Ow. Don’t make me laugh.”
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