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I shrug my shoulders in response

“It’s nothing Like I said, you’re extre ain, she blushes at my compliments

“I noticed that ht They seenreat teacher?”

I laugh, causing her to smile

“Thank you for that co of reco some of them for advanced classes, but that may have to wait awhile because of the closure,” I say

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She clears her throat softly

“Speaking of that, how long do you think that will last?” she asks quietly

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“I honestly don’t know People have a history of being scared, so even a si can cause a

She nods

“I guess you’re right It’s uncertain Everything about this world is right now,” she says, sounding a little sad

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“Have you ever been here before?” I ask her

She shakes her head

“No You would think I had because I live close by, but I’m more of an indoor person I like to read, write, and watch TV,” she says with a little smile

“Is that what you’ve been up to today?” I ask her

She blushes and nods

I s, too”

We both laugh and look around The sun is really starting to go do We turn around and walk back to the park entrance “Would you like me to walk you home?” I ask politely

“Oh, no, that’s ok I just live a few blocks over,” she says I don’t take offense to this; I know she is just being considerate As alk, I notice that I can hear her breathing funny I don’t coh