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I'm not allowed to bring little Hecuba to work with me and I had to leave early and was "excused" from the night maneuvers tonight. I don't understand these idiotic rules; I left her with the tech men and they all seemed to like her, and she wasn't crying when I checked on her and picked her up. There were no complaints and no messes, so I'm

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Now I feel nostalgic and miss mother.

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Who did you end up with, Polyxena?

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A boy, I named him Troilus after our dear brother.

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A fine name too.

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What is a pizza party?

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It should be a gather that includes pizza as food, brother. Why?

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Cassandra suggested one for the kids, but I still don't trust her.

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What do you worry she might try?

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I'm worried she'll scare Hecuba.

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Perhaps your fears are a little unfounded? Cassandra seems reasonably sane here.

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I don't think so.

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Alright, if you say so, brother.