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relief and embarrassment
washes through her.
of course, my nametag,
it's not like he's stalking me.

"my name's jared."

he sticks out his hand.

"and i may smoke,
but i promise i won't kill
anyone but myself."

she takes his hand with
a crooked grin
and a firm handshake.

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