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“Oh, that’s right,” Nora exclai between us “You two haven’t been forly declared yourselves as enemies”

My face flushes slightly at the accusation, particularly because Nora’s tone is coive an inch

“Raul… this is Tacker Hall,” Nora continues brightly “And Tacker… this is as”

Neither of us moves

“I demand you two shake hands,” Nora says sweetly

I don’t really have to do what she says, although I’d shake the dude’s hand Really, I don’t have anything against hiet the concept

He, on the other hand, is employed by her and owes her loyalty He has to do what she says, so I wait

Finally, he sighs and sticks a hand out, to which I grab and give a hearty shake

Laughing, Nora motions for me to leave the stall, which I do, and she follows “How are you feeling today?” she asks

I turn to face her “Pretty good Actually skated with soood to be back on the ice”

“Awesorin “You feel up to a ride today while we talk, or would you like to ?”

“Got to be honest, Nora,” I say with a sheepish s fan of horses”

Her head tilts, understanding smile in place “What’s your fear?”

“Falling and breakingbit? Kicked? Take your pick”