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[happinessboys]

[Beatty sounds a little breathless and his voice echoes slightly. He's hiding from the flying creatures. In a closet.]

This is not a flood. This is an infestation. They have...ways of dealing with infestations. I suggest that someone with the means employ these ways. Or at least do something. If they don't simply disappear when the flood is over,

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[happinessboys]

Any book.

Your choice.

I'll read it.

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[happinessboys]

You don't seem surprised.

But you'll have to get it. I doubt they'll let me in the library. And I...don't want to go there.

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[happinessboys]

I'll try.

Come by. I'd rather not leave.

And I need cigarettes. The ones from port are gone already.

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[happinessboys]

Boredom. It kept my hands busy and quieted my mind.

I will. I have some from O'Brien, too. But his are shit.

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[happinessboys]

What is that?

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[happinessboys]

I suppose I could humor you.

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[happinessboys]

Thank you, Nygma. Bring the book and cigarettes soon, though.