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Complete, First published Aug 30, 2020
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"How is it that the libraries are closed, yet there's less money in writing than ever before?"

I don't look up, just shrug, focused on the tiny shards of pottery she still hasn't noticed. In some ways, it's lucky that the cup's value is only sentimental. I forgot how clumsy I am; emboldened by a new hairstyle and dress sense, which she pretends not to notice.

Perhaps she pretends not to notice the pieces, either.
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