"I hate you because you went off with that person," said Don. She tried to frown, but the grin came back. "But I don't hate you anymore, Rie. Or maybe I do. Either way, I just love you so much!" She hugged her friend again.
Rie stared down at her, puzzled. Sometimes children did say things that made no sense.
"Rie, can you tell me all about that person?" Don asked, taking the woman's hand and dragging her to a table. "Then I'll tell you all about the two hobbits I met today!"
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In the fury of the moment I can see the Master's hand
in every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand.
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