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“You ready?”

“Play your card, Joe”

He won the first round because his reflexes were like a cat

“This ga physical than being smart I don’t have the same level of fitness as you Nor do I have your speed”

“I think you just insulted rinned as Julia went over her words

Her eyes ide “I don’t aer You have more muscle You’re sneaky and fast”

“Tell you what, we’ll put the cards closer to you so that your shorter arms can reach them faster Does that help?”

“You’reme”

“Only a little Noant to claim my boon”

She froze “I’ off any clothes” Not that she had many on She’d packed a suitcase full of shapeless cotton dresses because she thought they would be the e tent that went to her ankles and beige cotton underwear

Oh My Goodness

Joe could not see her underwear Ever

“You know, just once, I’d love to be inside your ”

“What’s the boon, Joe?” She squared her shoulders She could take it

“Unpin your hair Let it fall free”