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We hung around the pool a little while longer For h Because the decision I’d ested we call it a night, I was more than happy to

We’d come down here in just our sear, so I slipped on my beach dress, stepped into my sandals, and balled up my damp towel

In ht for the shower Generally, I didn’t actually need to use shaiene, soBut, naturally, I would like to wash away the chlorine

After the shower, I pulled on my towel-robe and used a small microfibre towel to dab atto worry that I’d have solossy

I was grabbing clothes fro my underwear and sweatpants on the bed, ICoop on the other side of it, I blinked “Oh, hey”

He gave ht you at a bad time, huh?”

“I was just about to get dressed, but … Is so? You look—”

“Like I’ve spent the past few hours thinking too ht Are you busy?” he asked, twiddling his fingers “This won’t take long”

“No, come in” I moved aside to let him pass and then shut the door “Do you want a drink or anything?”

“No, thanks I’ood”

“Okay, so what’s up?”

“I just spoke with Derek,” replied Coop, following ave ave you when he came here I told him about the conversation you and I had with Beatrix at the restaurant He swore that her word could not be trusted; that she truly is the liar here I asked why he hadn’t requested that she be re false rumours”

“And?”