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"Don’t pout, baby" Ronin dropped a quick kiss on her forehead "I’d be helping Ito with the younger kids"

"Why? Aren’t your highly advanced skills wasted there?"

"I should be accessible to all students, not just those in advanced classes Plus I need to assess all levels more frequently to ensure their skill sets are up to par"

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