[b] He grins.[/b] "You didn't have to do anything. And that is a much better site than the mask. If it makes you feel any better,- [b] He pulls his shirt off, and turns his back to her, revealing his muscular back is covered in massive burn scars.[/b]
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	Woah. What happened?
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	"My house was burned to the ground by arsonists, and I lost my parents in the fire, I escaped with these as a parting gift. We've all got pasts Keri, you aren't the only one. Don't feel bad."
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	After seeing your scars I have nothing to hide.
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	"What do you mean?" [b] He says as he pulls the shirt back over his head.[/b]
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	Realizations come fast. That's what I mean. I need to look towards the future, not the past.
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	[b] He grins.[/b] "I agree."
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	I can tell. You have clearly known this for a while.
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	"Yeah. You can say that. I've learned to roll with the punches. Looking into the past won't do you any good. And can I offer some advice?"
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	Sure.
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	"I know a certain cyber merchant who does really good work. He could probably get you a new set of eyes, and they would look extremely real. And, you could still wear the mask your ever so in love with." [b] he grins [/b]
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	I might look into that.
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	"I'll even pay for them." [b] He smiles as he writes the address down on a piece of paper and gives it to her.[/b]
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	[b]She takes the paper.[/b] Thank you so much.
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	"No problem. Just tell him Lance sent you and I'll get him the money."
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	Okay. I cannot thank you enough.
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	[b] He chuckles and hugs her.[/b] "don't mention it."
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	[b]She accepts the hug.[/b] Huh. A hug. Haven't had one of these for years.
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	[b] He looks surprised.[/b] "Haven't had a hug in years? Then I wonder how long it's been since-, [b] He leans in and kisses her on the mouth, before pulling away.[/b] "That." [b] He smiles.[/b]
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	[b]She looks very surprised.[/b] Never.
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	[b] he raises his eyebrows and smiles.[/b] "Hope it wasnt too bad then." [b] He chuckles[/b]
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	I guess it wasn't. Like I said, never before.
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	[b] He smiles.[/b] "Alright then." [b] He steps back.[/b] "Come talk to me soon Keri. Or maybe I'll come find you at that address. Either one, I'll see you later." [b] He begins to walk away.[/b]
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	[b]She also walks away.[/b]
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