The blood drained from his face. “You’re not going to send me away like the others?” “Do you want me to?” He gulped. “Maybe? Because awkward talking I can do. What if I accidentally trip and fall and knock you down and then you turn me into a rambunctious tea cozy?” “Oh my gods,” I said. “You could!” “You’re scared of me!” “Um, yes? A lot of people are scared of you. You’re pretty intimidating.” I looked at Morgan, who I just knew was dreading what was coming. “I’m a scary badass motherfucker,” I told him proudly. Morgan sighed. “Yes, yes. Very much so.” I glanced back at Todd. “I promise I
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