“I should have left Mongo on the platform with Katia so she doesn’t get lonely,” Donut said. We reached the spot. The station was now a distant speck of light. I could feel the vibration of the approaching train on the track. It was a small rumble, but growing. “She’s a big girl. She can take care of herself.” “If she is, then why do you keep telling her what to do? You didn’t even ask her if she wanted to get giant. You just shoved the backpack at her and told her to do it.” “She likes it,” I said. “But what if she didn’t?” “Look who’s talking,” I said. “You with your boots and purple mohawk
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