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“What is thatto yell at so Sam stomped to theand threw it open I bass, increased dramatically

Down in the square things were dark but for the streetlights and a strobe light blinking through the frontof McDonald’s

“What in the…”

Astrid ca a party?”

Sary, and secretly glad of any excuse to get out of

answering kids’ stupid questions and handling their stupid problems

He took the steps two at a ti front door, ignoring a “Hello” fro marble steps to the street

Quinn was passing by, clearly heading toward McDonald’s

“Hey, brah,” Quinn said

“What is going on, do you know?” Sam asked

“It’s a club” Quinn grinned “Man, youtoo hard Everyone knows about it”

Sam stared at him “It’s a what?”

“McClub, brah All you need is some batteries or some toilet paper”

This announce Quinn for clarification, but then Albert appeared, for He actually had on a dark sports coat and slacks in a lighter shade His shirt was pale blue, collared, and ironed Spotting Sam, he extended his hand

Sa on here?”