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❝Nothing in particular. I simply thought I'd extend the invitation.❞

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❝I suppose that is the best thing to do. Would you care to do the honors?❞

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❝I did take the opportunity to read its contents--this girl seems sincere in her affections, and she put it rather eloquently. However, I have no interest in someone who can't be outright and forthcoming, as you said. I won't reward cowardice.❞

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❝So you don't know the proper procedure for rejecting one?❞

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❝Of all of us, you have received the most by way of these 'love letters,' (much to Alito's dismay) so I see it fit to seek your counsel.❞

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❝Mizael, calm yourself. I am not out to offend you. I'm only trying to hold a discussion.❞

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❝What are you talking about? Of course you warrant this much concern.❞

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❝Nasch has reassured me that 'annoying girls' are merely a part of normal human life. But it could be years before we're adjusted to that, if ever. I want to make sure we assimilate smoothly. We've faced too much conflict already.❞

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❝I am aware, but I'm concerned that it might be distracting to you, having to fend off so many advances.❞

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❝You are becoming increasingly popular among our female classmates.❞

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❝There is something else that I have noticed of late...❞

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❝Ah, yes. This is highly preferable to being heavily congested. Though I still detect a chill. Thank you for escorting me, Mizael.❞

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❝Feeling as I do, I'm not confident that I can keep that level of control.❞

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❝Nevertheless... I might have to revert once we're out of the open. My head is swimming.❞

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❝Nasch wears the body of a human every single day. How could I not be able to do the same? I won't give up over this.❞

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❝Human bodies fatigue so easily... I can't recall ever feeling so vulnerable.❞

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❝I apologize in advance--but I'll have to lean on you some.❞