“Why animals, then, instead of people?” She shrugs. “Variety.” I laugh up my nose again. “Stop laughing at me, Agatha.” I don’t stop laughing. “Variety?” Still laughing. “Oh my words . . . You’re so strange, Niamh.” “Fine.” She’s fed up. “Why did you want to become a veterinarian, Agatha?” “Because I like animals more than people! Like a normal person!” “I also like animals more than people!” she says. “That just wasn’t the deciding factor!” Still laughing. I can’t help it. “Agatha.” “Yes?” She’s rubbing her forehead. “Do you want to stop and get something to eat?” “With me, a human being?
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