“Why is everyone freaking out? Isn’t this how you all got here?” Chuck shrugged. “I don’t know—guess it’s always been real regular-like. One a month, every month, same day. Maybe whoever’s in charge realized you were nothing but a big mistake, sent someone to replace you.” He giggled as he elbowed Thomas in the ribs, a high-pitched snicker that inexplicably made Thomas like him more. Thomas shot his new friend a fake glare. “You’re annoying. Seriously.” “Yeah, but we’re buddies, now, right?” Chuck fully laughed this time, a squeaky sort of snort. “Looks like you’re not giving me much choice on
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