And he did, really, with all the dull aches and soreness and displeasure that comes with it.
Near as bad as what, though?, he wondered. Some other ordeal, some other foolishness that would inevitably befall Bert--and only Bert. But the foolishness that befell him was sometimes a bit too much like a fire, and those nearby would sometimes end up scorched too. This might be one of those times.
"All right."
Because what else was there to say? There was no chance in heaven, hell, or this place that anything could have passed between them. Appearances are deceiving. And he'd rather like to try to sleep a little longer.
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And he did, really, with all the dull aches and soreness and displeasure that comes with it.
Near as bad as what, though?, he wondered. Some other ordeal, some other foolishness that would inevitably befall Bert--and only Bert. But the foolishness that befell him was sometimes a bit too much like a fire, and those nearby would sometimes end up scorched too. This might be one of those times.
"All right."
Because what else was there to say? There was no chance in heaven, hell, or this place that anything could have passed between them. Appearances are deceiving. And he'd rather like to try to sleep a little longer.