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CharactersBarbie,angelBlaze,angelColee,angelDolly,humanMorton,demonPalmer,humanPreston,angelPriam,demonRadium,demon
KeyWest,FloridaNavalAirStation(NSA)KeyWestis4mileslong&2mileswidewithwarmbreezes,tallRoyalPalmtrees&dancingdolphins.TheislandparadiseintersectschannelwatersofcoldAtlanticOcean&warmGulfofMexico,creatingthesouthernmostpointofUS.Theedgeispositioned90milesnorthfromCubaviaFloridaStraits.Since1820s,KeyWestisknownasGibraltaroftheWest.
FortTaylorwithinNASKeyWestBaseislistedasfirstbuildingconstructedontinyisland,addedbyUSNavyasofficialmilitarybaseforsoldiers,atthebeginningofSpanish-Americanwartobringlawandordertorough&wildseaport.
NASKeyWestisoneofmanyUSmilitarystrategiclocationshousingNavypilotsincaseofnationalemergency.TrumanAnnexBuildingissubmarinepenforUSFleetSonarSchool&homeofUSNOAAHurricaneForecastingCenterforAmericanslivingalongtheEastcoast.
Currently,15,000USmilitarypersonnel,3,400UScivilians,42heavenlyangels&35hellishdemonsliveonthebase.
Monday.Beach.July.7:45am.Hereaches,slowlyforherlipsassquirtofcoolseawaterhits,painfullyhischeekbone.HeyHeneckspinstoassailant&wipes,swiftlywaterfromface,blondeb
angswithfingerpads,thenpoints,rudelyatattacker.Swiggles.Femaledemongiggles,lightly&wiggles,happilybetweenhismuscularchestandhardbiceps.
Thatsnotmyname,Preston.Femaledemonpouts,cutelyonprettyheart-shapedfacewithbuttonnose&rose-tintedlips&scoots,purposefullyonedgeofloungechaircoveredwithtowelfromPrestonforfun.Femalepossesseslongthickstraightbrownhairwithnaturalgoldhighlights,paleskin&turquoiseeyes,5feet,2inches,shortlegs,longwaistwearingpink&whitemilitaryfatigueshortspairedwithsolidpinkT-shirt.
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Prestonpoints,rudelyatdolphinasitleaps&jumps,beautifullysomersaultsinair.Hername...Hemeasures6feet,5inches,mesomorphbodytype,naturallywavyblondehairtouchingsquaredshoulders,rectangleface,strongsquared-jaw,emeraldgreeneyesagainstperfectoliveskin.
Afemale?Femaledemonsqueaks,mouseyinsopranoflute&giggles,lightly.
Prestonnods,once&smiles,toothy.Ofcourse,whatelsewouldshebe?
Therearemaledolphinsyaknow.Femaledemonfrowns,ugly&comments,honestly,crossingarmsaroundchest,disapprovingly.
Notaroundmylambiepie..Prestonchuckles,lightly&scoots,closelytoher,thenkisses,tenderlywarmwelcominglips.Theysurface,slowly.Prestonfinishes,swiftly.Thereaint.Shesmiles,lovingly.Hekisses,passionatelyherlips,again.
Loudobnoxiousbirdstaccowhistlesbehindtheirskullsdisturbs,violentlytenderlovingmoment.Prestonheadtwistsatflappingmonsterontopofpicnictable,jumpingupanddownlikeanidiot.
6feet,3inchesofslenderpaleectomorphbodyunderlonggoldenblondenaturallystraighthairblowinginlightseabreezeasMortonpoints,rudelytobuilding.Handsandarmsflash,rapidlysimilartobluelightsrequestingyouexitInterstate95forspeedingticket.
Classtime.Prestontalks,flatly.Hekisses,passionatelyhermouth&thenhelps,gentlemanlyhertostandpre-offeringhishand.Sheshuffles,awkwardlytofeetingoldensand.Prestongrabs,tightlytinywaist&lifts,powerfullyherbodyintoairforfun.Hesmiles,wickedly.Shegiggles,lightly.Hedrops,gentlyhertosand&kisses,tenderlyherlipsforhundredthtimethismorning.Prestonwhispers,softlyintoherface.Then,timeforus.Prestonbodyspinstowardbuilding,holding,tightlyherhand.
Femaledemonsuggests,strongly&smiles,deviously.WecanescapemuchlikeRomanoandJulietintheplay
Prestonneckspinstoher&rumblesdeepbaritonetrombone.Werenotplayers.This
isntaplay.WehavetoobeyCurfew,Priam.Shewhips,sadlychintochest&pouts,lovelyrose-tintedlips.Prestonstops,suddenly&bodyspinstoPriam.Hehugs,tightlytinygirlclosetohischest&places,lovinglyskullonhersofthair.Hewhispers,softly.Imsorry,lamb.Then,hetugs,playfullygoldenribbonoutofplaceinherhairforfunandgiggles.Shesmiles,goofy.
Okay,Preston.Shehuffs,softly&adjusts,properlyhairribbonaroundears.ButIaveaplanareallygreatfullproofplan,Prestonforbothofus.Prestonbodyspins,swiftlyplowingtowardthebuilding,again.
Anotherone,lambiepie.Hewhines,baby-tonishponderinghernewestideaofescapingCurfew,impossibleforbothangelsanddemonsatNASKeyWestfacility.
Priamannounces,brightly&smiles,toothy,twinklingmischievousturquoiseeyes.Thisisthebest,thebrightestideathatIveeverconceivedanditsgoingtoworkWorkperfectlyforbothus,Preston.
Hestops,suddenly&bodyspinsatPriam.Heholds,tightlyasshestrugglestogetfreeandthenkisses,tenderlytopofherlips.Welldiscussitlater,lamb.
Lateristoolate.Letsditchclassnow.Priamproposes,purposefully&smiles,wlyPrestonturns,again&leads,directlytobuilding&Morton.
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TheHshapedstructureonbaseiscalledHBuilding.USNavyisntverycreativewinames.HBuildinghouses,purposefullyangelsonleftanddemonsonright,livingpeacefullytogetherforthousandsofcenturies.Singularcommonhallwayboastseatingdiners,foodgrocerystores,trendyclothingshops,updatedbook/musicstores&openclassroomssharedbyboth,angelsanddemonsforlearning,specificallyaboutCurfew.
Singleangelsanddemonsarerequiredtoattendacademicschoolkeepingactiveandmischievoussupernaturalbeingsoutoftroubleuntilmarried.Themarriedcouplebirthschildren,teacheslifelessons&cleanstheirdendayandnightonbase.
Singleyoungsupernaturalbeingshaswaytoomuchfreetimesinceindependentcomesatage16Angelyearswithoptions:leaveden,getmarried,orattendschool.
Toolate,lamb.Werehere.Prestonstands,soldierlybeforeMorton,whoretrievedthemfromtheircozyseasidespot,announcingacademicclassin10minutes.
Mortonlounges,comfortablyatbenchofoutdoorpicnictableusedforbreakfast,lunch,snack,dinnerangelsanddemons.Heslides,sleeklybesidePrestonwearingred&bluefadedfatigueswithsolidredT-shirt&talks,loudly.Ilikethisplace,Preston.Mortonneckspinsatbeach,sky,grass&building.
Thatsgreat,Morton.Prestonutters,flatly&struts,manlyatdoubledoorswithPr
iamonright.
Mortonsquawks,moreloudlyinaltooboe.KeyWestdidntexistuntilabout11,000B.C.
Okay,Morton.Prestonhuffs,musically.Priamsmiles,toothy.
Mortonstarts,quicklyhismonotoneofEarthshistory,performingthismorningritualtoeducationoraggregatePreston.PriamhasntfiguredoutMortonsinteriormotiveforthelecturebutPrestonhates,passionately.Shegiggles,lightly.
.kindaroundthetimeAtlantissank.Mortonlectures,informatively.
Okay,Morton.Prestonpuffs,musically.Priamgiggles,lightly.
Mortoneducates,academically.TheseKeysnotcarkeys,mineyafordrivingavehicletoandfromaphysicalplace.ImeanislandsKeys,theyareremnantsofthatbrokenupisleofAtlantis.
Itsank.Prestonspit,coldly.
No,itwasdestroyedbyanearthquakein9,000BCintopartsthatfloatedlikeiceMortonshuffles,vertically,horizontally,sidewayshandsimitatingwatermotion.andmovedaroundthewater,settledinsidetheGulfStreamandattachedtoforminglandmasses.Atthetime,NorthAmericancontinuantwasonlyfoam,streamandhotlava.AtlantisbodypartsgetitbodyofwaterbodypartsMortonchuckles,light
whilegallopingwithPrestonslongstrideslegbyleg.createdtinyisleslikeroundsofbodies.a-roundsthewater.Hechuckles,lightly.Getit,Preston!
Okay,Morton.Prestonhuffs,musically.Priamgiggles,lightly
Mortoncontinues,mindlessly.Then,theotherlittlerockremnantsfollowedandsankintotheAtlanticOcean,after9,000BCformingthisisleorisitaatoll.?
Okay,Morton.Prestonpuffs,musically.
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Itoldall,getit.AtollIbelievethisatoll.tobe.anicespotontheearth.Weshdvemovedhere.eonsago.Mortoncontinues,onwardly.
Unfamiliarvoice&facemarches,forwardlytoPreston,PriamandMorton&talks,brilliantly.Eons,whousesthatancientEarthterm?
Mortonstares,studiously&inquires,curiously.Andyoube.who.HeeyeburnscentepartedhaironunfamiliarskullsinceMortonsthirteeninchestaller.littleman?
PalmerLing.Thehumanmaleannounces,boldlyappearingwithdarkbrownthicknaturallystraighthair,slantedbrowneyes,5feet,2inchedleanframe&wearspukegreen,crmeandkhakifatiguepantstuckedintoblackhikingboots,matchingjacket,whiteT-shirt,framelessglasses,roundface,yellowskintone,pinklips&rosycheeksfromwarmairandhotsun.
Ling-a-ding.Blazerumbleshuskydeeprichbassdrum&laughs,hardy,breathingdownnewboysneck.Blazewearssilver,grayandblackfatiguescolorsonBermuda-styledshorts,openvestoverblackT-shirt.Hes6feet,2inches,wideshouldersbuildwithhardmuscle,narrowhips,diamondface,mochaskintone,shortdarkbrowncurlyhair&browneyeswithgoldenspecks.
Whatyasay,homie?PalmerbodyspinsatBlaze&sneers,ugly.Mortonchuckles,lightly&slaps,purposefullyPalmersshoulderforangelfunanddemonwarning.
BlazeeyeburnsMorton&talks,wittingly.Ding-a-ling,likeyou,Morton.BlazeneckspinsatPalmer&growls,lowly.So,thatmakesyouding-a-lingnumbertwo,tot.
Tot?Palmerrepeats,loudly&frowns,ugly.HeeyeburnsBlaze.
Dontinquirewouldbemyverypersonaladvice.atthemoment.Mortonwarns,welcoy&smiles,wickedlypattingPalmersshoulderwithhispalehand.
Chill,Blaze.PrestoneyeburnsBlaze&barks,authoritatively.
5feet,5inchedfemalemoseysfrompicnictable,wearingtan,greenandcrmefatiguesmatchingPalmers.Shepossessesshortbrightredcurlyhair,ovalbeigefac
e&blue-grayeyes.Allofyouare?Unfamiliarfacevoicesinaltoclarinet.
Mortonbounces,wildlyonfootheels&greets,sillyintenortrumpet.Delinquentsfromanotherplaceandtime
AndspaceRadiumadds,quicklyintenorsaxophonetimber&pauses,closelybesideMortonthensmiles,toothy,exclusivelyatMorton.Hes5feet,8inchedendomorphframe,shortlegs,stoutmuscularshoulders,bronzeskintone,squareface,buzzcutofexposedhoneyblonderoots&intensehazel-greeneyesshifting,sidewaysfromMortontoPalmer.Hewearsbrown,greenandcrmefatiguesandbrownT-short.
SpacePalmerrepeats,jokingly&punches,mildlyRadiumsbicep.Radiumcharges,swi
tly&grabs,forcefullyPalmersweakhumanbody.
Nothere,totsBlazeorders,godlyinhuskybassdrum.
Mortongiggles,lightly&teases,briskly.Yaknow.myspace.Hejokes,lightlywiththehuman,thenpulls,rapidlyRadiumshandoffPalmerexposingdemonredimprintonPalmersforearm.Mortonapplies,swiftlyhealingtouchtoPalmerbeforehiseyeballsseewoundcausinganotherphysicalfightbetweenangelanddemonoverstinkyhumanssafety.
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Cyberbuddies,localhomies?Palmerclarifies,laughs&clapshandslikechild,thenadjusts,correctlyeyeglasses,disregardinganyarmpain.
Somethinglikethat?Radiumdumps,purposefully,thenwinks&smiles,exclusivelyatMorton.Mortonwinks,smiles&bumps,playfullyRadiumsbicepwithhisshoulder.
Soooo.howisityouknoweachother.hereinperson?Unfamiliarfemalehumanasks,teinaltoclarinet,ponderingboth,mysteryandrelationshipofnewkidsatmilitarybaseschoolarrivingthreeweeksago.
Werekin.Blazerumbleshuskybassdrum&grins,wickedlyatfemalehuman.
Radiumpoints,rudelyfingerpadatBlaze,rotatingaroundthegroup.Morelikefamily.mycousin,myaunt,mysis,mybro
Myguy.Mortontalks,sweetly&hugs,tightlyRadiumschestwitharm,smiling.
Myguy.Radiumsmiles,toothy&touches,tenderlyMortonscheekbonewithhisindexfingerpad.Mortoncoos,softly.
Tots,nothere.Blazeorders,godly&eyeburnsbothMortonandRadium.
Mortonclicks,loudlytongue&points,rudelyatBlaze.Righttt!Blazeshakes,sid
ewaysbrownskull&chuckles,lightly.
Youreallrelatedbymarriage,then?Dollyinvestigates,studiouslywithnewstudents.
Sorta,yaknowwhatafamilytreeis?Blazeasks,educationally.
Palmernods,once&talks,plainly.Course.
Blazegrins,toothy&points,rudelyatMorton,first,thenhaphazardlyatnextangel,thendemonforfunandgiggleswiththehumanmind.Hesmycousin.Shesmysecond.Hesmytwelfthcousin.
Twelfthcousin?Palmerrepeats,slowly&eyeburnsMorton.Thetwoboysdonotfavoreachother.Mortonhaspaleskin&blondehair.Blazehasdarkskinandbrownhair.
Blazechuckles,slightly.Eleventimesremoved.
Palmershakes,sidewaysbrownskull&lectures,academically.Eleventimesremoveddoesntexistwhenidentifyingbloodrelatives.YouyournotbeingHepoints,rudelBlaze.Blazesneers,evilly.
Mortonclaps,loudlyhandsdrawingattention.HeeyeburnsBlaze.Thissillygamesgone.Pickanotheractivitychildrenthatweallcanenjoy.namesomething,kiddies?
Eat.Radiumexclaims,boldly&bodyspinningwithMortontoHbuilding.
Mortonannounces,wildly.Breakmyfast.
Justsay,breakfast.Barbieoffers,peacefullybeforeangelanddemonstartphysicalfighteyewitnessedbyhumans,again.Sheholds,tightlyBlazeshand&paces,rapidlyher5feet,10inchedbody,waistlengthnaturallystraightblackthickhair,blackskin&ambereyeswearingcandypink,mintgreen&whitefatigueswithmintgreenT-shirt.
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Mortonlectures,educationally.VeryoldandelegantexpressionusedinEnglandforeating.
Blazerumbleshuskyrichbassdrum.Breakyournose.
Breakmynose?Mortonyelps,excitedly&eyeburnsBlazesskull.
ModernandviolentexpressioninAmericaforbeating.Blazepauses,dramatically&necksnapsatMorton..bodyparts.
Letscheckoutthenewdiningroomitwasrenovatedlastyearwithnewshopsforhealthyfoodselections.Palmervoices,nervously&leads,forwardlythroughdiningroomdoors.
Mortoncomments,wittingly&chuckles,lightly.BiggerthanHeaven?
Okay,Morton.Prestonbarks,swiftly.
Mortoncomments,secondly&chuckles,lightly.BiggerthanHell,then?
Okay,Morton.Prestonorders,commandingly&eyeburnsMorton.Mortonwaves,friendlyatPreston&chuckles,lightly.
Mortonstops,suddenly&stares,studiouslyatlargediningroomperpendiculartodemonwingofHbuilding.Heremarks,thoughtfully.Somanytypesofsocialentanglements..referencingangelanddemonfriendsmixingnice-nicelywithhumanseatingnutritiousbreakfastentrees.
Palmerscans,completelylunchroomwithnewkids&recalls,fullynewgossipaboutnewstudents,whoarrivedthreeweeksago.Thenewacademiciansseemtosocialize,onlywiththeirkind,notentertainingtheoldschoolmates.Palmerisassignedtospyonthenewkids,collectingandgatheringusefuldataandinformationaboutanypotentialtroublemakersatthebase.
Palmerpoints,rudelyfirsttable&lists,logically.Northwall,nerds,southwall,dorks,eastwall,eggheads,westwall,jocks,northwest,musicians,southeas
t,techies
Whatarewe?MortonneckspinstoRadium&inquires,mildly.
NotthemRadiumeyeburnsfoodmenu&answers,purposefully.
Withthem?Barbiesuggests.
Bythem?Priamremarks.
Forthem?Prestoncomments.
Orunderthem?Blazeemphasizes.
Barbiegiggles,lightlyatsillyconversation&eyeburnemptytables.Wheredowesit,Blaze?
Howaboutoverallofthem?Radiumsnorts,lightly.Mortongiggles,lightly.
Middleoffloor.Prestonorders.
Longitudeorlatitude?Blazeinquires.
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Thereshumansinlongitudeeating,chatting.Barbieremarks.
Teachersareinlongitude.Palmerexplains.
Latitude,herewecome.Blazecommands.
Angelsanddemonspace,slowlywithheavyfoodtraystotablenearwindowasacquiredhumanstagalong.Palmerscoots,nosilybesidePriampullinghismetalchairclosetotable,brushingherpinkandgreenshorts,lightly.
Sorry.Palmersmiles,friendly&talks,nicelyIm.
.withher.Watchyourmoves,mate.Idonthearexcuses.Prestonstands,swiftly,&hoves,violentlyPalmer&chairawayfromhisgirl.Prestonlifts,powerfully&shiftsPriaminsideherchairtoemptyspotonothersideofhim,guarding,protectivelyhisgirlawayfromnewhuman.
Palmershrugs,shoulders&starts,slowly.Iwas
Blazeorders,godly&eyeburnsPreston.JustanaccidentPreston.Staycool,tot!NoonesgoingtobotherPriam.
Femalehumansnorts,lightly&asks,nosybetweenbitesoffood.Doyouwanttosharenames?OrdoImakesomethingupalongtheway?
Illstart.ImBarbie,notafterthatsillydoll,either.ImthefirstandonlyBarbeevermade.Isntthatright,sugar?Shegreets,friendlyinaltoclarinet&nudges,tenderlyBlazesshoulderasshegiggles,lightly.Blazeneckspins&kisses,quicklyherfoodstainedlips.
IchdienBarbieBlazeproclaims,loudly.
Ichiuhwhatsthatexpressionmean?Palmerinquires,educationally.
Latinmeans:IserveBarbie.ImBlaze,herman.Theonlyoneevermade.BlazeneckspinsatBarbie&plants,lovinglywetkissonherlips.Shegiggles,lightlythenreturnstofood.
ImDolly.Femalehumangreets,friendly.
Holly?Mortonteaseshuman.
No.Dollycorrects.
Folly.Radiumjokeswithhuman.
No.Dollycorrects,twice.
Jolly.Blazetauntshuman.
No.Dollycorrect,thrice.
Nolly.Mortonkidshuman.
No.Dollyrepeats,loudly.
Yanaughtythen?Radiumtalks,smoothly&smiles,wickedly.
Absolutelynot,Dollyhuffs,musically.
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Blazetalks,boldlytohuman.O!So,itisDolly,isitnot?
Dollyvoicesaltoclarinet.MyfathersGeneralofNavalStation,here.Hestartedfirstoftheyear.
Armybrat?Mortonteasesthehuman&smiles,toothy.
Navalbabe.Dollyretorts,quicklycreatingnewmilitaryslang&chuckles,lightly.
Shessmartfora.human.Mortonwinks,friendlyatDolly.Shesmiles,toothy.
Dollysniffs,nosilyairwaves&inquires,mysteriously.Doyousmell.?Sherotates,uglynostrils.Ismellitsmellslikefreshblueberries.
..pancakes,where?Mortonasks,excitedly&headtwiststokitchengrill,missingthatparticularbreakfastentre.
Notfooditems,ImeanIsmellthesmellssimilartofreshpickedblueberries.Dollyands,soldierly,thenwiggles&waggleshernosesniffinglikebloodhounddog.
Bowwow,doggie.go,doggie.Mortonencourages,playfullyherweirdhumanbehaviorpatternwhileenjoyingmorningmeal.
Shesawolfhound,sugar.Barbienods,once&honors,respectivelytoDolly.
Bloodhound,tot.Blazecorrects,tenderly&smiles,toothyatBarbie.
You,Dollytaps,gingerlyBlazesbicep.Yousmelllikewildcloveandbasil.
Blazewinks,flirtatiouslyatBarbie.Mycologne,tot.
You,Dollytouches,gentlyBarbiesshouldertip.Yourfragranceremindsmeofwildrchids.
Thankyouverymuch,Dolly.Youreverykindandcomplimentary.Barbiegiggles,lightlyasBlazehugs,tightlyherbody&pecks,tenderlykissoncheekbone.
You,Dollyhuntsthenextodor&stands,directlybehindMorton.FresharomaoflavenderandShepauses,thoughtfully.
.velvetandsilkyDamascusplummixturewithsensualelegantandfemininewhiffofgardenroses.Isprayitonmychesthairs,wristsbones,behindmyearlobes,atthebackofmybentkneesMortontouches,gentlyhisbodypartsthentouches,tenderlyRadiumbodypartswithotherhandannouncinghissecretpouchesofperfume.
Yeah,baby.Radiumcheers,loudly&hugs,tightlyMortonsshoulders.MortoneyeburnsRadium&leans,closelytohisbody.
Nothere,tots.Blazeorders,godly.
MortonneckspinstoDolly&talks,excitedly..foralong-lastingeffectofsensuality.Aftershowering,Isprayonmyfragrance,sotantalizingand.
Sexysinfullyscent.Radiumfinishes,swiftlyforMorton.
Thanks,Ra.Mortoncompliments,sweetly&smiles&winks,flirtatiouslyatRadium.
Dollyshifts,sidewaystoRadiumsskull.Yourefreshpickedblackberriesfromthew
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oods.
Yeah,baby.Radiumrepeats,joyously&wraps,looselyarmsaroundMorton.
Nothere,tots.Blazeorders,twice&shakes,sidewaysbrownskull.Barbiegiggles,lightly.
Dollyproclaims,beautifully.PriamremindsmeofalovelyfreshcorsageIusedatthespringdancelastyear.TheperfumemixtureconsistedofcarnationsandIris.
Thanks,Dolly.Priamtalks,meekly&smiles,toothy.Prestonleans,forwardly&kisses,tenderlyhercheek.
Dollysniffs,nosilyatPreston.Yousmelllikeleatherandsharpcitrus.Henods,once&squeezes,tightlyPriamshand.Shegiggles,lightly.
Whataboutme?WhatdoIsmelllike?Palmerbegs,excitedlytoDolly.Shemoves,directlyabovedarkbrownskull.
Baconandeggs.Dollydumps,loudly&sits,swiftly.
Classroom.9:02am.SummerschoolclassesprovideEnglish,math,history,science,art,musicandsurprisesfor34students.Today,weregoingonafieldtrip.MissR,shortenversionofherformalnameMrs.Robertsonexclaims,loudly.Threeoutdoorsactivitiesarerequiredbythegovernmentincompletingyourphysicaleducationforthissummerschoolsession.
PalmerneckspinsatBlaze&talks,excitedly.Soundsfun
Soundswicked.Blazeretorts,swiftly&eyeburnsRadium.
Soundsdangerousforsomeofushu-mans.RadiumrotatesskullbacktoPalmer&smilesdeviously.Blazesnorts,loudlyasbothbeingsponderthesameconcept,mentall
y.
Thedayspretty,nohurricanes,yet.ThatslaterintheyeararoundSeptemberformynewstudents.Ourassignmentsverysimplyandecologicalforourworldandenvironment.Youandyourclassmatesarepickingupdisgustinganddirtywadsoftrashandgarbagealongtheroadsides.MissRinstructs,completely.
BOO.Verbalvoiceyells,loudly.
HISS.Secondvoicescreams,swiftly.
YAY.Thirdvoiceshouts,joyously.
MissRgiggles,lightlyatresponses&commands,authoritatively.Threeteams,pickyoutrashmates
PrestoneyeburnsPriam&grabs,quicklyherhandparalleltohisdesk.Youandme
Mortoncalls,secondly..andme
AndI.Radiumcries,smoothly&grabs,swiftlyMortonshand.
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Andus.Barbieholds,looselyBlazeshand&announces,quickly.
Jointhefun.Dollywaves,directlyherhandsatPalmerforspyingonthenewkids.
Hummerdrops,quicklyworkingpairsonhotpavedroadside.Vehicledisappears,completelyaroundsidestreetwithoverhangingbloomingtrees.Mortonwaves,horizontallyhandasalltrash,emptysodacans,treelimbsandpaperitemsfloat,magicallyintobigbarrelsofmetal.Hedrops,nosilylids,sealingthegarbageforfurtherprocessingstepsbythebasepersonnelofNAS.
Done.LetspartyMortonwipes,sidewayshands&neckspinstoRadium.RadiumkissespassionatelyMortonsmouth.
Partyhardy.MortonandRadiumflash,swiftlyoutofsightawayfromPreston&Priamwithoutgoodbyewave.
Letstrythispath,Prestonjolts,forwardly&pulls,tenderlyherhandnortheastdirectionfromMortonandRadium.Shesmiles,toothy.Theywalk,slowly&chat,lightlyadmiringthedifferenttypesoftropicalfruits,treesandshrubs.
LookslikeTropicalForestandBotanicalGardenonCollegeStreetPriamobserves,studiously&circles,downwardlyfingerpadsatvariousgroundvegetations.
Wecangothereafterschool,youandme,walkaroundandeatdinner.Prestonwhispers,softlyinherear&hugs,tightlyherbody.Shegiggles,lightly.
LookatKeyLimeTreePriampoints,rudelypinkmanicuredindexfinger.
Prestoncradles,gently&talks,softlyintoherear.Dessertfordinner,also,atTropicalGarden,orwecouldgodowntownKeyWest
Priamignores,playfullyhisbantering.Shepoints,rudely.Look,overthere,ShaggyPine.
Justustwo,aloneandawayfromMortonandRadium.Prestonrepeats,softlyhisplan&kisses,tenderlyherear,moves,downwardlytoneck.Shegiggles,lightly.
MimosaTreeFlower,lookhowitspreadsoutwithcurvybrancheslikeoaktreebutsmaller.ThispicevokesthefeelingofaJapanesegarden,doyouthinkso,Preston?Priamstops,suddenly&closes,slowlyhereyes.Prestonshifts,cautiouslywarmlipstohershoulderwhileliftingherhand,thenkissingslenderbones.Heopens,gentlyherpalm&kissesherhand.Then,hestands,soldierly&eyeburnsfloraandgreenbushes,retrievingbasketpicnicoffood.
NoMimosajuice,flowerswilldropstickystuffonusandfood.Prestonpoints,rudelyclean,shortmanicuredindexfingerpad.Moresouth.
Priamgiggles,lightly&shifts,southwithPrestonashershadow.Okay,thecolorsprettyhere.Thattreehaspurpleleavesinsteadofchartreusegreen.
Withpinkishredstickyflowers.Prestoncomments,nasty&shakes,sidewaysblondeskull.
Okay,Mr.Clean.Priamteases,playfully&points,rudely.Locustberrytree,blackolivetreeor.
OverbytheLegumetree.Prestonorders,nicely&leads,swiftly.LargetwistedbrownspinehoverstenfeetfromgoldsandswithoverhangingglossygreencanopyofleavesprovidingniceshadingfromintensesunofFlorida.Fragrantwhite,pin
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k,andpurpletinyclustersofflowerssmelllikegardenroses.Prestonextends,fullyblanketattreebase&shuffles,preciselyfabricinsidedarknessofcoolwelcomingshade.Heholds,gentlemanlyPriamshandasshesits,downwardlyontosoftcloth.
Prestonlays,horizontallytoPriam.Theylaugh,joyously.Theychat,lightly.Theysmile,lovingly.Prestoncovers,fullyhisbodyoversmallbody&kisses,tenderlyforehead,cheekbone,lips
Shade.Palmeryells,excitedly&trucks,swiftlytoLegumetree,Preston&Priam.Heplops,nosilyonblanketwithdirtyhands,slacksandbootsthen,shouts,loudly.Water.
Prestonsneers,evilly.Priamgiggles,lightly.Theypop,upright&eyeburnPalmerashegulps,nosilybottledwaterstolenfromPrestonspicnicbasket.Priamstrokes,gentlyPrestonschestmuscles,calmingthewildbeast-man.
Radiumfollows,closelyMorton,thentouches,gingerlytree&talks,educationally.Milletiapinnataisatreespeciesassociatedwiththepeafamily.
Palmerstands,soldierly&walks,rapidlytoRadium&Morton,gatheringdataforhisspying.Heslaps,heavyFloridanativetree.Wheresthepeas?
Laterintheyear,cropsofalmondsizedpeasappearalongwithblackflies.They
liketheyummygum.Radiumlectures,educationally&eyeburnstree.
Barksusedtomaketwine,orrope,alsoyieldsblackgumtotreatwoundscausedbypoisonousfish.Thewoodlimbssplitseasyforfirewood,postsandtoolhandles.Mortonadds,academically&extends,fullyblanketovershortgrasswithhotlunch.Mortonmotions,horizontallybothhandsatRadiumtositforconsumingnoontimemeal.Palmerswats,gentlyatsingularblackflylandingonhishand.
Theseedsareusedforoleicacidknownashongeoil.Radiuminforms,educationally&lands,quietlynexttoMorton.Mortonhandfeds,gentlyRadiumwithjuicyappleslice.
SoundsJapanese.Palmertalks,curtly&swats,furiouslyatteamofblackflies,b
ombardinghiseyesockets,nostrils&hands.Radiumreturns,lovinglyfavor&handfeeds,gentlyMortonjuicyappleslice.Helectures,academically.Theoilsusedaslampoil,soapmakingandlubricantforthousandsofyears.
Whatkindoflubricant?Palmertalks,sharply&slaps,viciouslyplatoonofblackfliesattackinghisfaceandhands.
Radiuminforms,educationally&smiles,wickedly.Bodylubricant.Thefruitsandsproutsareusedintraditionalmedicalremedies.JuicefrompeaplantisoilinantisepticandHepauses,dramatically.resistanttopests.Mortonun-wrapssteamhotdog&shoves,gentlywienerendintoRadiumsopenmouth.
Pests,yaknowbugsMortonsubstitutes,brilliantly.Radiumshoves,gentlyhotdogwenerintoMortonsmouth.Theychew,slowlythen,kisslips,lightly.
Flies.Palmerspits,hotly&swats,vertically,horizontally&sidewaysbothhandsandfingerpadsatattackinginsects.
Fliesarebugs.Mortontalks,factually.Then,hesucks,nosilyonsecondstrawinsideCokebottlesharedbyRadium.
Palmerruns,swiftlyaroundtreeasnestofblackfliesbuzz,nosilyafterhim.
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Hestumbles,carelesslyontreeroot.Hepops,uprightwithobjectsinhand.Hey,lookatthisalmondshapedpeasjustasRadiumdescribed.ButIthoughtlater
Slapitontoyourface.Radiumorders,commandingly&grins,toothy.Mortonplaces,tenderlychocolatecoveredstrawberryinRadiumsopenmouth.
SlapPalmerstutters,awkwardly&swats,violentlyatblackflies.face.
Resistanttopests.Mortonbroadcasts,loudly&chews,slowlychocolatestrawberryfedbyRadium.Theygiggleandsmileateachother.
Prestonexhales,inhalesdeeply.Priamgiggles,lightlyhisarms.Theywatch,entertaininglyRadiumtormenthumanboy.
Palmerobeysthecommands&splattersblackpeaskin,yellowoilandtinybitsofgoldensandoverfaceandhands.Hesits,exhaustinglyonsand,rubbingmoreorangeoiloverbridgeofnosewherehiseyeglassesrested,appearingmuchlikethebuttendofabumblebeecolored,verticallyblackthenyellowthenblackstripesontophalfofbiologicalhumanbody.
Mortonsniffs,nosily&stands,swiftlythentrotstoPalmer.Heexclaims,excitedly.Hesmellsgoodenoughtoeat,Radium.Mortoncompliments,wickedly&eyeburnsRadium.
Consumethesprout?Radiumorders,commandingly,eyeburningMorton.
Yeah,baby!Mortoncommands,godly&slaps,loudlyhandswhileeyeburningPalmer.
BlazeandBarbiestroll,calmlyhandandhandontointeractivepictureshow&stop,suddenlybehindRadiumsskull.
Whatsthatthing?Blazeinquires,mysteriously&points,rudelythenchuckles,lightly.
Bodylubricant.Palmertalks,logicallysmearingmorepeashells&oilonlips&face.
Blackseedlings?Thatsodd!Blazeexamines,acutelyMilletiapinnatatree,theneyeburnsPalmer.Hepoints,rudelyatMorton&inquires,curiously.Whatdahetellya,tot?
Retardthepestsflies.Palmerquotes,perfectly&holds,tightlyhisstomachwhileturningghostlypaleonface.
Blazechuckles,lightly&warns,seriously.Thatplantainttoxicbutitwillinducenauseaandvomitingifeaten.Donteverlistentohim,Palmer.Mortonlikestolie,cheatandstealfromyouhumans.
Yourebad,Morton.Barbiejabs,rudelyredmanicuredfingernail.
Mortonshrugs,once.MynatureImademodemonicbeing.Mortonlaughs,hardy.
Palmerleans,forwardlypukingyellow&brownbreakfastitemsexitingredswollenlips.
SouthernPoint.SouthStreet.KeyWest.sunnyskies.88*F.4:38pm.Theconestandsbrightred,blackandyellowalternatingpaintwithverticallytipcoloreddullredfromoceansaltblasting.Itis12feettallbuglingatthe
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base10feetindiameterandweighs2tons.TheconerepresentsthesouthernmostcorneroftheUnitedStatesofAmericaprotectinggrassparkandconcretesidewaysfromharm.
Prestonleans,heavywithcrossedbicepsagainstredpaintadoringhisgirl&chuckles,lightlyatPriamsperformance.Shewhistles,loudly&waves,verticallyhandscommandinggraybottlenosedolphinsballetconsistingofhighjumps,elegantleaps&backwardstwirlsforherpleasurefromthegrassshore.Priamtwists,gracefully&winks,smiles&claps,prettilyatdolphins.
Preston&PriamateanearlysupperindowntownKeyWestby-passingtheirlunchpicnicwithPalmeratoneofmanyfamousrestaurantsownedbysingers&authors.Prestonenjoysthefreedomandescapefromotherangels&demonswherehecanspendtimealonewithPriambetweenschool&Curfew.
Theystroll,casuallycheektocheekupanddowntheconcreteadmiringeachother,pettingthe42catsatHemingwayHouse&avoidingchattyvisitorstoFloridasbeachparadise.Then,theyfly,rapidlyintoKeyWestTropicalBotanicalGarden.Priamlikes,joyfullytotouch&smelldifferenttypesofflorasurroundingthegardensandplay,childishlyonsingularswingswhilePrestonwatches,protectively.ThefinalshortjourneytoKeyWestbeforeCurfewisthecone.
Priamprances,gracefullyintohisopenbiceps.Hewraps,tightlyhisgirl&lays,gentlyhisskullonhersoftbrownhair.Hecloses,swiftlyeyessavoringher
sweetsmellofwildrosesandirises.Hewhispers,softly.Iloveyou,lambiepie.
Priamwiggles,freelyadmiringbrightbabybluesdancingagainsthandsomesmilingface.Shesuggests,strongly.Letsrunaway,Preston.Now.
Prestonkisses,tenderlyherforehead,tipofnoseandlips.Hetalks,seriously.NoPriam.Curfewissoon.Soenjoy
Shepoints,rudelyatdolphins.Theytheyhelpus.Ivetalkedtothem.Thedolphinscanleadustoasafeplace.Wecouldbetogetherforever.
Prestoncomments,wisely.Wearetogethereveryday
Priamwhips,downwardlychintoneck&complains,grumpy.notanight.
Iloveyou,lambiepie.Prestonvocalizes,sincerely.Hekisses,tenderlyherlips.Then,hestares,studiouslyathersadface.Hepositionshisindexfingerandthumbpadsbetweenhercheeks,tenderlyandpushesskinintohappyface.Hechuckles,mildly.Shegiggles,lightly.
Letsescape,pleasePreston.Priampulls,sidewaystowardoceanwatersasPrestonholds,tightly&shakes,sidewaysblondeskull.
Curfew,Priam.Prestonrumblesdeepbaritonetrombone.
Iwantustobetogether24hours,dayandnight,Preston.Icantdothat.Imonlyademon.Priamconcludes,painfully.
Imonlyanangel.Prestonquotes,gently.
So,whodoweasktochangetherules?Priaminsists,stubbornly&crosses,angrilyarmsoverchest.SheeyeburnsPreston.
Prestonproduces,magicallypinkcarnation&hands,lovinglytoher.Priamsmiles,toothytakingthepre-offeredgiftandsmellingtheflower.
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Smellslovelylikeyou,lambiepieandpinktomatchyourwings.Prestoncompliments,beautifully.Priamhugs,tightlyhischest.
Sherecalls,vividly.Remindsmeofdancing,yaknow,rememberPromNightin1951inNewJersey,wedancedinthestinkygymnasiumoncoldfeet.
Onsockedfeet,lambiepie.Prestoncorrectly,gently.
IremovedmyBobbiesockssoIcouldhopscotchbetter.Priamgiggles,lightly.
Youarebeautiful,lambiepie.IrememberyouinthewhiteplantationdressduringPromNightin1978inAlabama,atrueSouthernBelle.Hesmiles,deeply.
Ilikedthatdress.ItwasbigandwidelikegirlswearPriampauses,dramatically.Willyoumarryme,Preston?Prestonsmiles,toothy&kisses,tenderlyherhand,fingerpadsandwrist.
Malehumanstumblesoverbigfeetforward,carelessly&grabs,looselysteelchainbeforetumblingheadfirstintotheAtlanticOceanashetriestocapturelivephotosofthedolphinsroutine.Hejerks,violentlyrightcatchinghisbalance&grabs,tightlythenearestobject,Priam.
Priamyelps,loudlywhenmalehumanhits,painfullyherbackmusclesstoppinghi
sinertia.Prestonwraps,powerfullybicepsaroundbothhumanandPriam,slapping,forcefullyconcreteconewithhisstrongbackmuscles.
Prestonbarks,loudlyatbothhispainanddirectattackonhisgirl.Hebodyspins,swiftlypenningmalehumanagainstcone&jerks,gentlyPriamfromhuman,theneyeburnsassailant.Hegrowls,dangerously.
Priamoffers,peacefully&holds,stronglyPrestonsbicep.Imfine,Preston.Letsg,please.
Prestongrunts,heavy&eyeburnshuman.Hepivots,swiftlyashumandropstoconcrete,shiveringfromfear.Hepulls,deeplyPriamintoKeyWestParkoverhangingwithshadetrees,sunnylawns&windypaths.Theystop,suddenly.
Prestonbursts,explosivelybrightsolidbloodredwingsasolder,wornfeathersfloat,softlytograss.Thefeathersdissolveintonothingness,silently.Hesmiles,toothyather.Priamimitates,explosivelyherwingsofbabycandypink.Shesmiles,toothyatPreston.
Prestongrabs,tenderlyherhandastheybendknees&launch,silentlyintobabyblueskiesofKeyWest,soaringhome.
PrestonandPriamhold,tightlyhands,guidinglowovertheocean&ridingtheaircurrents,expertly.Dolphinsfollow,closelyat45MPHjumpingandleapingingracefullyflips&arches.
Priampoints,rudely&informs,brightly.Southwest,podofhumpbackwhales
Youcanhearthem.Prestonfrowns,ugly&inquires,curiously.
Icanfeelthemjustliketheplayfully,intelligentdolphinsbelowus.Priamannounces,sweetly&giggles,lightly.
Youreveryspecialtome,lambiepie.Prestoncomments,swiftly.
Watchme,Preston.Priamyells,loudly&breaks,freelyfromhishand,nosediving
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likeaseagull,foldingherwingsandarms,tightlyagainstherbody.
PriamPrestoncries,worriedly&observes,intensivelyasshefalls,purposefullytowardwater.
Thedolphinsleap,high&thendive,deeplyintowater.Asthedolphinleaps&archeshighintothesky,Priamcharges,swiftlyunderthesparklingoceanrainbowleftbymammal.Shecheers,wildly.
Shecallstodolphin.Again.Thedolphindives,fiercelyintowaterandthenemerges,rapidlyjoinedbytwoofherfriends,leapinghigh.
Priamswoons,swiftlyunderthewaterarch&laughs,hardy.
Prestonhovers,protectively&sweeps,occasionallysinglegustofwingsmaintaininghisuprightposition&watches,carefully.
ThedolphinswillnotharmPriambuttheirbulkoutweighshertinybodyby100pounds.Anaircollisionwouldaccidentciallyinjuryhisgirl,painfully.
Priamisanunearthlycreature&requires,healthyworkinglungs,breathingair&redbloodpumpingthroughheartandflesh.
Priamairdances,gracefullyunderandovertheflyingmammals.Shesmiles&lau
ghs,hardy.
Prestonsmiles,toothy&enjoys,passionatelyherfunanddanceasheobserves,carefullydaylightdustingintopaintedrichcolorsofyellowandredsunset.
Heglides,gracefully&catches,playfullyhisgirlbybotharmsbeforeshenosedives,again.Hewhispers,softly.Timetogohome,Priam.
Priamnods,once&talks,flatly.Okay.Sheknowswhyplaytimehasneeded.Shecuddles,tightlyintoPrestonschestashesoars,higher&flies,swiftlytowardthebeachonHBuilding.
Theyupright,suddenlyandland,deftlyonsoftsand,gigglinglikechildren.He
spins,gracefullyPriamtowardhim&kisses,tenderlyherface.
Mortonyells,fatherly&points,rudelyatPriam.Yourewetandlate.Getinsidebeforeyoucatchyourdeath,Priam.HepointsatbuildingthenatPreston&shouts,fatherly.Youshouldntkeepheroutsolong,Preston.Curfew.
Curfew.Prestonrepeats,sternly&hugs,tightlyPriam&kisses,tenderlyherwetlips.
Mortondrags,firmly&separatesPriamfromPrestonheadingtoDemonDensrightdoorofHBuildingasPrestonenters,sololeftdoorofAngelhome.PrestonandPriameyeburneachother.
Seeyaat6:01,Iloveyou,Preston.Priamcalls,loudly&disappears,completelyintodarkness.
Sweetdreams,lambiepie.Iloveyou.Prestonsighs&breathes,deeplyasdarknessswallowshisbody.
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Tuesday.Picnictable.Supper.5:05p.m.Anotherdayofschoolattendance,schoolassignments&finally,schoolends.The
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demonsandangelsgatherforfinalhoursofeveningeatingdinnerbeforeCurfewoutsideinnicesunnyFloridaweather.
Mortonsits,cozybesideRadium,playingfootiesundertable&chuckles,lightly.Blaze&Barbietalks,secretlywitheachother.Preston&Priamwrap,cuddlyineachothersarmsashefeedsherpiecesofhotdog.Tallfemaleangelsashaystotable,holdingheavyplateoffood.
Ah,shucks!Mortoneyeburnsnewvisitor&huffs,musically.Shefoundme.
Whoareyou?Tallgirlyells,loudly&eyeburnsMorton.Shes5feet,9inches,wildashblondecurlsfloatingfromovalface,mintgreenpupils,copperskinwithorangelips&sharpmanicuredmatchingnails.Sheplacestrayontable.
Whoareyou?Radiumrepeats,loudlyforfun.Tallfemaleangelfolds,stubbornlyarmsoverchest.
Whoishe?TallfemaleangeleyeburnsPreston&points,rudelyatMorton.
Prestonignoresher&whispers,softlyintoPriamsear.Shegiggles,lightly.
Whoareyou,tot?Blazerepeats,loudlyforfun&chuckles,lightly.Barbiepunches,forcefullybicepthensmiles,toothyattallfemaleangel.
Colee.Tallfemaleangelgreets,proudly&smiles,wickedly.
Whatsacolee?Mortonjokes,sorely&chuckles,lightly.
Radiuminstructs,friendly.Usecell,lookupsurnameColee
Mortonpulls,swiftlyPDAfromjacket&tapsontinykeyboardaccessingInternet.C.O.L
Dont,bother.Coleerumblesaltosaxophone&dives,hungrilyintohamburger.Sherememberedtheobnoxiousandstupidguythousandsofcenturies,agobeforehestartedhangingaroundPreston.
Blazepulls,quicklyhisPDAfrompocket&punchesbuttonsasbeepsandgrowlssing.Heannounces,wildly.Ah!Sheshidingsomething.
ItsaysshesnotfoundMortonconcludes,finally&tapsandtipshisfingerpadsoncellforfurtherresearch.
Youdontexist,dove.Takethehint,flapyourwingsandgofar,faraway.Radiumrars,loudly&motions,verticallybothhandslikebirdsoaringintothesky.
Blazetalks,loudly.Hereheres.partialresultsfromacrosswordpuzzleforthefirsthreeletterscolacolaba....colaborercolandercolanders.
Youdontexist.Youcanleave,now.baby.Radiumorders,commandingly&points,rude
yatsinkingsunagainsttheGulfofMexico.Coleeshakes,sidewaysblondeskull.
Colaptes.colas.Blazereads,continuouslyfromcell.
Imsuddenlyverythirsty.Radiumcomments,silly&smileswithfoodbetweenteethatColee.
Blazelists,academically.Colatinacolationcolatitude.colatitudes.
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Mortoneats,well-mannerly&insults,heartlessly.Ijusttoldyall.Coleedoesntstwithanyreference,anyword,noun,orverbtranslations.
Radiumassists,purposefullylookingupthewordColee&points,rudelyattinyscreen.Here,heresheishomesorhomeswithfurniture.ColeeisnewstructuresofhomesinMiami,Florida.
No,Imnot.Coleeshouts,furiously.
BlazecontinuesresearchingwordsstartingwiththefirstthreelettersC.O.L.&lists,mildly.Colaturecolbert.cobertinecolborne.colby
Radiumcomments,swiftly.AfurniturestoreinLouisiana.
No.Coleeyells,viciously.
Colchicaceae.colchicine.colchicum.colchineBlazebuzzes,annoyingly.
AlawyerinAlabama.Radiumdiscovers,easily.
Coleestands,swiftly&snaps,violently.SHUTUP!
Prestonneckspinsathim.Chill,Morton.ThenheneckspinstoColee&orders,mildly.Sitdown,Colee.HeresumeshandfeedingandhandkissingPriamasshegiggl
esandsmiles.
Here.here,Ifindit.ColeecomesfromdelaChevalerie,French1818.Radiumannounces,proudly&lifts,upwardlycellinair.
DelaChevaleriewasaRomanCatholicnunoftheSacredHeartsofHenrietteAymerdeChevalierieonNovember8,1767.Mortonreads,loudly.
Anunnoway,Hosea.Blazeshakes,sidewaysbuzzedskull&orders,commandingly.Finanotherengineforthatmotor,thatonesrustyandleakingdirtyoil.Helaughs,hardy.
Mortoncontinues,undauntedly.OrRaoulDaufresnedelaChevaleriebornonMarch
17,1881asaBelgiansportsmaninBrugesanddiedinUkkel.HewasfootballplayerforCercleBruggefrom1903
French,Belgian,Spanishyoureallovertheplace,totyourcousinsoryourmamas.teases,mercilessly.Hehad,eternallythebadhonorofknowingColeewithoutaccessingthehumorouslyInternetreferences.Blazesnorts,lightlyatColeethen,neckspinsatBarbie.Hewinks&smiles,lovinglytohisgirl.Shegiggles,lightly&cuddles,closelyintohisbiceps.
Imanangel.Coleeannounces,proudly&loudly.
Mortonmouths,silentlywithbuggedeyes.O!
Radiumtalks,surprisingly.ThatsabigO.M.G!
Barbieaddsshockingly&points,rudelyatColee.Yourejoking,right?Shesteasingusright?
Imnottheteasehere.ColeeeyeburnsPreston.Heglances,awayfromColeesgreens&tickles,tenderlyPriamsribs.Shegiggles,lightly.Prestonkisses,gentlyherforehead.
Mortontaunts,playfully.Youreabigwhinyhatchling,Colee.HeneckspinsatPria
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m&smiles,toothy.LetsresearchPriam,shedoesntmindthegame,doyou?Priamsmles,sweetly.
Radiumtalks,educationally.PriamisKingofTroy.
Priamcorrects,properly&smiles,fully.No,hewasoriginallyknownasPodarcesthenchangedittomyname.ImthefirstPriam.
ColeeeyeburnsPriam&announces,wildly.FirstprincessofIamnothing.
Shutup,Colee.Prestonneckspins&attacks,viciously.Then,hereturns,calmlyfullattentiontohisgirl&cuddles,lovinglyPriambetweenbiceps.Shesmiles,sweetly.
Blazereads,educationally.PodarceschangesnametosecondPriamafterhesurvivesviciousassassinattemptduetogoldenveilgiventohimbyhissister.Priamshiftshairribbonoverherforeheadproducinggoldenveilhidingherfacefromview.
Igiveup.Mortontosses,verticallyhandsintotheair.
Shetellsthetruth.Barbieproclaims,boldly.
YourePodarcessister,also?Radiumasks,curiously.
IamPriam.Priamexclaims,bravely&rotates,completelyherfacearoundtable.BlazeeyeburnsatPreston.Prestonhugs,tightlyPriamandkisses,tenderlyherforehead.Shegiggles,lightly.
Radiumstares,studiouslyatcell&eyeburnsPriam.Sayshere,theetymologybasisfortheGreekwordpriatostranslatesintoransomed,whywoulditmeanthat,Prim?
IPriamstutters,ugly.
Okayeveryone,lookupreferencesforPreston?Mortonsuggests,strongly&accesses,swiftlyhiscell.
Prestonremarks,flatlyinbaritonetrombone.ThoseGreekswerewittypeoples.Yathink,Radium?
Wow!Prestoniseverywhere.Mortonyells,loudlyintenortrumpet.
Thatsme.Prestoncomments,mildlythensips,nosilyonbeverage.
PrestonwasinConnecticut,Georgia,Texas.Yagotaroadnamedafteryou,tot?Blazequestions,honestlyintenorsaxophone.
PrestonRoad,importantintersectioninhistoricalDallas,builtoveracattletrail.Prestonexplains,fullywhilestrokingPriamssofthair.
Howmanycows?Blazeinquires,curiously.
Deadoralive?Prestonsmiles,wickedly.
PrestonsalloverEngland.WhathappenedatLancashire,England?Blazeasks,curiously.
Mortonlists,continuously.Duns,Scotland,NovaScotia,Canada,Tasmania,Australia....
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What.noIndia?Blazeteases,funny.
Thatdbelaterthiscentury.Prestonjoshes,casually&smiles,toothy.
Thisisaridiculouslyboringgame.Dontyoupossessbetterentertainmentfacilitiesthenthem?Coleecomments,nasty&points,rudelyatMorton.
MortonneckspinstoBlaze&orders,commandingly.Lookupherothername?
Blazeasks,clueless.Herothername?
Coleeasks,snappy&frowns,ugly.Whatothername...?
CobraMortonspits,coolly.Blazelaughs,hardy.
WhosCobra?Barbieinquires,mysteriouslythenbites,nosilypotatochips.
HerBlazepoints,rudelyatColee.
Mobiletelephonesounds,nosily.CLICK!BEEP!PING!Mortontalks,educationally.Cobraisnounmeaninganyseveralhighlyvenomous,OldWorldelapidsnakesofthegeneraNajaandOphiophagus.Shehasabilitytoflattenneckinto
Shutup.Coleeshouts,furiously.
Chill,Colee.Prestonorders,commandingly&enjoys,throughlyroast&toastofevilfemale.
Seealso,serpentRadiumsuggests,strongly&laughs,hardywhileeyeburningcolee.
Coleescreams,viciously.Shutup!
Serpent?Blazerepeats,amusingly&eyeburnsColee.
Thankyou,Radiumforthesuggestion.Ilikethisdefinitionmuch,muchbettera
wily,treacherousaspMortoncompliments,friendlyashebusieswithInternetsurfing.
Blazeadds,readily.SerpentisawordofLatinoriginfromserpentismeaningsomethingthatcreeps.
Radiumadjusts,viciously&eyeburnsColee.Youforgettoaddanoxiouscreaturethatcreeps,hisses,orstings
AmaliciouspersonMortonreadslastdefinitionofserpent&smiles,toothy.RadiumandBlazelaughs,hardy.Coleestands,swiftly.
Blazeblasts,furiously.Bye,sweetart
GoingsomewhereColee?Mortontaunts,mercilessly.
Coleethreatens,violently&eyeburnsMorton.Tobeheadyourbodyfromyourneckmuscles.
Sitdown,Colee.Prestonorders,authoritatively&eyeburnsColee.Shesits,slowly.
Blazeinstructs,amusingly.Lookup,Radium?
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Radiumtalks,educationally.Thatisrepresentedbythetwoletters,Ra.
No.Blazespits,hotlyunderstandingthereference,immediately.
Yes.Radiumnods,once.
Naw.Blazetosses,quickly.
Yeah.Radiumreturns,boldly.
Nope.Blazepitches,swiftly.
Yep.Radiumnods,once.BlazefistbumpsRadiumastheylaugh,coo,&gigglelikekids.
Mortonreads,loudlyfromcell.Radiumischemicalelementwithatomicnumber88,atomicweight226,meltingpoint1292*Fandboilingpoint2084*F
Yourehot.Barbieremarks,wittingly.
Thankyou,muffin.Radiumbows,downwardlybuzzedskullBarbie.Shegiggles,lightly.
.withadensityof5gramspercubiccentimetercalledasametalandradioactive.Mortoncontinues,loudly.
Imradioactive,muffin.Radiumadds,flatly.
RadiumwasdiscoveredbyMarieCurie,aPolishchemist,andPierreCurie,aFrenchchemist,in1898fromuranium.ThenameisfromtheLatinwordforray,orradius.Mortontalks,educationally.
FinaleMorton.Radiuminstructs,swiftly.
Mortontalks,loudly&grins,toothy.Andsymbolizedbytheletters,RA.
Radiumstands,swiftly&holds,verticallychin,face,armsandhands&points,rudelyatsun.Righton,baby!
Sooooo?Coleefrowns,ugly.Theyreletters.
HewasRa.Blazepoints,rudelyatRadium&informs,intelligently.
HeisRa.Mortoncorrects,properly&grins,toothy.
HewastherealRainfifthdynastyEgypt.Blazetalks,educationallytoangelsanddemons.
Majorgod?Barbiequestions,thoughtfully.
ThemajorsuperbeingofEarthlings,muffin!Radiumexpresses,mysteriously.
RawastheancientEgyptainsungodforPharaohs.Mortonannounces,boldly.
Itsayshereyou,asSungodRadefeatedyourchiefenemy,theserpentbutwedont.WealllostwhentheserpentwasdefeatedintheGardenofEden.Barbietalks,truthfullystudyinghercell.
Alittlewhitefib.Radiumdumps,wickedly.
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Abigblacklie.Blazereturns,brilliantly.
HowyathunkIgotthatbadreputation,muffin?Radiumposes,seriously.
Dumbhumans.Mortonremarks,nasty.
StupidEgyptians.Blazesubstitutes,brilliantly.
SmartRa.Radiumnods,once&pointsathischestmuscles.Mortontugs,gentlyhandsatRadiumsfacetowardhispoutedlips.
Nothere,tots.Blazeorders,godly&shakes,sidewaysbrownskull.
YoutookcareofthemdumbhumansRadium.Mortoncompliments,friendly&pats,tenderlyRadiumsforearm.
Right,theyregonewiththesunRadiumshouts,loudly&hugs,tightlyMorton.
Nothere,tots.Blazeorders,twice.
Coleepoints,rudelyatthem&asks,interestingly.Youtwoaregay?
Yes.Morton&Radiumtalk,&nod,simultaneously.Coleefrowns,ugly.
Mortoninforms,proudlysincehelikestotalk,continuously.Radiumprefers,preciouslytosupportMorton&beatupdemonsthatannoyshim.Mortonstands,swiftly.DontIlook,act,smellgay.Yesofcourse,Ido.Didntyounoticethedesignerfatigues,shirt,beltandmatchingalligatorshoes?Whycantyoutell?Areyoudumbornumb?
Blazeanswers,acid.Icananswerthat.NumbfromcoldbloodandthickepidermislikehernamesakeCobra.Coleehisses,swiftly.
ColeeeyeburnsatMorton.Ididntlikebeinginsulted,fruitcake.Sheneckspinsathim.Preston,dosomethingtothese.
Drinkyourcoffee,Cobra!Prestonexpresses,evillywithoutacknowledgingherpresence.
Timetoleave,5:55p.m.Mortonannounces,loudly.
Prestonstands,swiftly&pre-offers,gentlemanlyhishandtoPriam.Sheglides,tightlybetweenbiceps.Heplants,passionatelytenderkissonlips&smile,gently,smoothinghersoftcheeks.Goodnight,lamb.
PrestonPriamwhispers,softlynotwantingtoleavehiswarmbody.
Curfewallangelsanddemons.Mortonreminds,boldlytobothPreston&Priam.
TimetosplitRadiuminforms,bravely&grabs,firmlyMortonshand,pullingtowardemonDen.
Bye,demons!Blazesalutes,finallyasheandBarbiemovetowardopening.
Prestonwhispers,softly.Havesweetdreams,lamb.Meetyouatbeachsideatsixzeroone.HehugsPriamwithallhisstrengthasshereturnhugswithwettears.Hereleasesher.Shenods,slightly.Shebodyspins&followsMortonandRadiumintoDemonDen,catchingtinyglancesofPreston.
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Prestonfollowslastinlineglancingback&eyeburnsPriam.Coleestands,silentlyinsidedoorway&observes,studiouslyasCurfewforces,purposefullydemonsfromangelsfornighthours.
Coleesmiles,deceptively&waves,childishlygoodbyeatPriamasheavysteeldoorcloses,locks&boltsprecisely6:00pm.
DemonDen.Nighttime.6:05pm.Radiumpaces,rapidlydownhallwaywhileMortonstops,suddenly.Hepivots,swiftly&bumpsintoPriam.
Imsorry,Priam.Curfewrules.Mortonexplains,completely.
Priamnods,once&comments,sadlywithbrighttearsshinyfromoverheadlamps.IjustwanttobewithPreston.
Mortonhugs,motherly&pats,softlyhershoulder.Iknow.Doyawantmetoillustrateafairytalestoryonyourwall?Icanbringchairsandturnthemintoknightsorclowns.Youreallylikedtheclowns.especiallywhenyouwerealittlegirl.
Priamshakes,verticallybrownskull&giggles,lightly.Yes,Ilikeyourclowns
howsbutIhavehomeworktofinish.
Icanfinishitforya.Mortonoffers,freely&smiles,fatherly.
Igotitcovered,Morton.Thankyou.Priamresponds,friendly.
Iddoanythingforya,Priam,justtellorcommandme,anythingatallMortonoffer,lovingly.
Iknow.Youhavemademefeelbetteralreadyjustofferingyourclownsandyourlove,Morton.Priamreacts,daughterly.
Ivebeentakingcareofyousinceyouwerealittlebanshee.Ididntliketoseeyo
usad,Priam.Doyouwanttotalkaboutit?Imagoodlistener.Mortoninquires,toopersonally.
Priamshakes,sidewaysbrownskull&replies,bravely.Imfine.IjustmissPrestonwhenwepartatCurfew.Thatsall.Itmakesmesad.
Curfewrequiresdemonsandangelstoseparate...Mortonquotes,fatherly.
Doyouknow,personallyifanydemonsandangelsevergettogetheratCurfew?Priaminquires,curiously.
Neverheardofit.CurfewisMortonlectures,secondly.
Iknow.Thanksforcheeringmeup,Morton.Priamhugs,looselyhisshoulders.Mortonspins,expertlyaroundtowardhisdenwithRadiumandpaces,rapidlyoutofeyesight.
Priamwalks,silentlydownemptyhallwayhomeof35demonspreparingnightlyritualsofdinner,bathing,bed-timereadingwiththeirkids.
Priamturns,sharplycorner,movingpassdoorechoingEdithsaltovoicetellingbedtimestoriestolittlebanshees.Shesmiles,lightly&stops,suddenlytoeasedroppingonconversationhidingbehindcrackeddoor.
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No,sweetie.Edithanswers.
Noholdhandofangel.Femalebansheetalks.
No,sweetie.Edithrepeats,twice.
Whynot,MissEdith?Femalebansheeasks.
Whenanangelandademontouchwiththeirhands,theybothdie.Poof!Edithexplains.
Nodie,notme.Malebansheetalks.Notouchangel.Bad.Bad.
Youdontunderstand,sweetie.Edithclarifies.
Understandwhat,MissEdith?Femalebansheeasks.
Okaytotouchanangelduringthedaystartingatsixoclockinthemorning.Edithmentions.
SixoFemalebansheerepeats.
Sixoclockistime.Seethewatchonmywrist.Malebansheeinforms.
Yeah.Femalebansheerecognizes.
Whatnumberisthat?Edithasks.
Six.Malebansheeanswers.
Whenthebighandishereat12andlittlehandisatsix,youcantouchanangelduringthedaylightshours.Edithexplains.
Notouch.Theystink.Malebansheeannounces.
Thesweetistohumansknownashoneysuckles.Edithclarifies.
Wesmellgoodlikecocobeans.Malebansheetalks.
Ismell,too?Femalebansheeasks.
Yes,sweetie.Edithagrees.
Naw,yastinktome.Malebansheeinsults.
Benice,Clark.Edithcorrectsbehavior.
Ilikebeingmean.Imademon.ImgoingtobeKingofDemons.Malebansheementions
Nottrue.Femalebansheecomments.
Yep,IamandItellyouwhattodoMalebansheededicates.
Pleaseexplaintomewhatyoumeanbykingofdemons,Clark?Edithinquires.
Mymomtellsdemonsdontdie.TheyreignMalebansheestarts.
Demonsdonotruletheworld,Clark.Edithcorrects.
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Shesaysdemonsruleafterwebeatupangelsinthewar.Malebansheeponders.
Irespectyourmother,Clark.However,warisnotgoodfordemonsorangels.Edithposes.
Ilikewarandbeatingupthings.Malebansheetalks.
Ilikeyou,MissEdith?Femalebansheesays.
Thankyou,sweetie!Edithgreets.Clark,letsbeclear.Warisnotcomingwithanyngels.
Momsaysafterwar.NomoreCurfewfordemons.Malebansheetalks.
Well,thatisaverynewanddifferenttale,Clark.Edithexpresses.
RING!RING!Hello.Edithanswerscellphone.
Pause.
Yes,maam.Edithacknowledges.
Pause.
Sweetie,timetogohome.Edithorderstofemalebanshee.
Yesmaam.Femaleanswers.
Chairsscoot,loudly.Footfallsstomparoundfloor,nosily.
Clark,timeforyoutogohome,also.Sweetie,doyouknowhowtoplayfollowtheleader?Edithasks.
Uhhuh!Femalebansheeanswers.
Okay.YoufollowClarkhomeuntilyouseeyourmommy,okay,sweetie.Edithinstructs.
Okay.Femalebansheetalks.
TakeherhandClarkanddontloseher.Edithcommands.
Isheanangel?Femalebansheeasks.
No,youbrat.Malebansheespits.
DonottalklikethatClark.No,sweetie,Clarkisademon.Edithexplains.
Okay.Femalebansheeagrees.
Doorcreaks,nosily.Five-yearoldgirl&seven-year-oldboyexits&walks,slowlydownhallwayhandinhand.Priamgiggles,lightly.
Hey,Edith.Priamgreets,friendly.
Hi,Priam.
Babysitting,again.Priamnotes,studiously.
Storytimewiththebanshees,partofmyinternshipprogram.Edithexplains,quick
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ly&smiles.
Thatsnice.Theyreallycuteandprecious.Priamneckspinsatbansheesuntildisappearingaroundcorner.
Clever,thisbreedtheydontmissathingbetweentheirparentsandtheirteachers.Oneofthekidstoldthatdemonswillruletheworldafterthewar.Haveyoueverheardsuchfairytalesinyoureternalexistence?Edithexpresses,wildly.
No.Priamnotes,quickly&shakes,sidewaysblackskull.
Neither,haveI?Edithexitsdoorintohallway&turnstowardden.
Coulditbetrue?Priaminquires,curiously.
Edithshrugs,onceshoulders.Hismomisoneofthemorepowerfulbeingshere.
Thenmaybe.shecouldberight.Priamstutters,ponderingly.
Well,shesrightaboutmostoftheancienttextsandfables.Sheknowsalotaboutstuffandalotofdemons.Edithtalks,boldly.
Areyouinterestedinfindingoutaboutdemonlore?Priamslows,purposefullyhersteps&inquires,keenly.SheknowsEdithhasaccesstodatumaboutfactsandfi
ctionsofdemonsnotallowedinschool.
Edithstops,suddenly&frowns,ugly.Iguess.
Priamclaps,childish&announces,wildly.Great!Wheredowestart?
Edithpauses,briefly&talks,honestly.Ihavetheelectronicmanual.Wecanstartreadingandsearchingforwarbetweenangelsanddemons.Shestomps,loudlyintooffice,again&grabsandholdsuprightlyeBook.Shesmiled,fully.
Gotanotherone?Priamasks,gently&pulls,nosilychairneardesk.
Here.Edithtalks,brieflyasPriamcatcheseBookapparatus.
Whatpage?Priaminquires,curiously&scansthetinyscreenwithliteraturetable.
Idontknow.Startreading.Edithorders,commandingly&focusesonscreen.
Therearelotsofwordsandsectionsandlittlepageshere.Priamcomments,frustratingly.
E-booksholdaround850,000bookswithanaverageof100,000wordsthatover85billionwords,getreading.Edithtalks,educationally.
Wow!Wellbehereallnight.Priammentions,purposefully&scans,studiouslymater
ial.
3seconds.2seconds.1second.
Foundit.Priamcries,loudly.
Foundwhat?Edithquestions,surprisingly.
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Priamtalks,purposefullywithoutrevealinghertruenaturefortherequesteddata.Sayshere,ifangelanddemontouchduringCurfewhoursofprobation,bothbeingswilldisintegrate.Doyoubelievethat,Edith?
Weareresearchingwarsbetweendemonsandangels,notCurfew,Priam.Anyways,everydemonandangellearnsthataxiomfrombirth.Thatsdemonlore.Edithreminds,mildly.
Priamreads,loudly.Alsosays,theseangelsanddemonscantleaveEarthplanebutcanexistbetweenheavenandhellwithoutrecourse.Whatsitmean,Edith?
Edithclears,nosilythroat&talks,logically.Well,wearentsupposedtoresearchingCurfewbutbasedonthesefewstatements.IdtranslateangelsanddemonsarereallyimmortalswalkingaroundonEarthlivingtheirliveslikehumansbutnothumans.yaknowforeverintime.
Iagree.Thenextpassageiskindacrazy.PunishmentofCurfewisdeterminedby.Priampauses,briefly.Icantseethenextwords,clearly.Itreads:Theycometh.
Edithlectures,educationally.Tocontinuetheaxiom,ifangelordemondarestodefileCurfewyaknowstandoutsideourprotectivelysteelcurtainsboltedontothewindows.Theycome!
Whocomes,Edith?Priamasked,keenly.
Idonotknowtheypart.Butasyoungchild,IwasremindedoverandoveragainifIwasntinsidetheprotectivelyshelterbefore6:00pm,Theycome.Edithannounces,ravely.
Whocomes?Priamasks,mysteriously.
They,theawardersofdeadlypunishment.Edithtalks,incompletely.
Priaminquires,mysteriously&motions,verticallyhand.O!Iveheardthatsayingforcenturies.Whoarethey?Doyoubelieveit,Edith?
Ido.Edithnods,once&talks,honestly.
WhataboutthepartoftouchingduringCurfew,Edith?Priampulls,seriously.
EdithnarrowseyelidsatPriam.IdontrightlyknowofanydemonorangelthathastouchedduringCurfew,Priam.Whyareyouinquiring?
Whocouldweconsult?Priaminquires,quickly.
Whatyasaying,girl?Weconsultnoone.DonttellanyoneaboutEdithgrabs,swiftleBookfromPriamshands&holds,uprightlyinair.thisstuff,Curfew,punishmentorTheycome?
Itisallunproven,thedemonlore,Edith.Priamproposes,bravely&holds,upward
lyarmsinair.
Youareademon,Priam.YouhavebeenwarnednumeroustimetouchingangelduringCurfew.You.Will.Die.Edithpoints,rudelyather&reminds,dangerously.
Yaknow,Evewastoldifshetouchedthefruit,shewoulddie.Priamretorts,quickly.
Edithlectures,academically.andthestorycontinues,EvesfruitwaseatenfromTreeofKnowledge,notTreeofLife.
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WhatsthedifferenceTreeofKnowledgeandTreeofLife?Priamasks,curiously.
WeatefromtheTreeofLifemeaningweliveforever,Priam.Edithlectures,harshly.
.andwepossesstheknowledgeofgoodandevil.Priamadds,brilliantly.
Agiven.Angelsaregood.Demonsareevil.Edithconcludes,boldly.
Wrong,girlfriend.Priamsnaps,rapidly.
Yaknowdemonstendtobereallyfunandhappentodowickedstuff.Edithreturns,swiftly.
Allofusarenotwicked.Priampitchesback.
Someofusarenot.good.Edithtosses,rapidly.
Thepointswe,angelsanddemonsliveforever,goodorbad,touchingornot.Priamdumps,totally.
Idontwanttotestthattheoryever,Priam?Edithcomments,nasty&stands,swiftlyShebodyspinstowardopendoor.
Arentyoucurious,Edith?Priamfollows,gladly&asks,curiously.
No,whyareyou?Edithsuggests,strongly&frowns,ugly.
Priamstills,suddenly&talks,dishonestly.Imjustdebatingwithyou,Edith.
Edithremarks,seriously.Well,savethatsubjectmatterfortheclassroom,Priam.Shestomps,nosilydownthehallway.
Wednesday.Classroom.7:53am.
Mortonholds,tightlyRadiumshandasBlazeburststhemapart.
Nothere,tots.Blazecommands,godly.
BlazeandBarbieleadstoassignedseats.MortonandRadiumoccupieslastrowincorner.PrestonbeforeRadium&PriambeforeMortonsitsinnexttolastrow.BlazeandBarbiesitssidebysidebeforePrestonandPriam.
MissRlectures,fully.Assignment:Worldhistoryeventdueintwoweeks.
BOO.Namelessface#1yells.
HISS.Namelessface#2screams.
YAY.Namelessface#3hollers.
Paperballstwirlandswirl,elegantlyinair&lands,deftlynexttoMissR.Shefrowns,ugly&lectures,completely.Thatsfiveplusfivedaysofschoolwhichequalstenorwiththeweekendsthatequals.
Wecancount.Blazeblasts,loudly&smiles,victoriously.
uptofour.See,one,two,threeandfour..Mortonpoints,rudelyatRadium,Priam,
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Prestonandhimselfthensings,proudlywithhiscomplexmathskills.
Shutup,moron.Coleeninterjects,wickedlyparalleltoRadiumfarawayfromMorton.Radiumhisses&growls,threateninglyather.Shesmiles,sweetly.
Morton.Hecorrects,fluidly.
MissRyells,loudly.Tomakethisprojectfairforeveryone,therewillbecouplingofteams,twoonateamtocompletetheassignmentorfaceF.
BOO.Namelessface#1yells.
HISS.Namelessface#2screams.
YAY.Namelessface#3hollers.
MissRstands,swiftly&shiftstofirstpersoninrownextherdesk.Shepresentsupsidedownbrownfedoratostudent.Passdownrow,pickonepaperslipandthenreturntome.Hatcomesback.Shemovestothirdrowofstudents.Pickonepaperslip.Sheorders,immediately.Hatcomesback.MissRclaps,loudlyforattention.Barbie,pleasereadmeyourslipofpaperwithnameofourfuturehistorypartner.
Barbievoicesaltoclarinet.Preston.
MissRcomplimented.Excellent.PrestonandBarbiewillworktogetherontheWorldHistoryprojectandbothwillpresentthereportandmodel.Doeseveryoneunderstand?
IwantRadiumsname.Mortoncomplains,furiously.
MissRlectures,fullyNo,Morton,thisisanewlearningandsocialengagementtomeetdifferentstudentsintheclass.
Mortontaunts,wickedly.Idontwanttomeetdifferentstudentsintheclass.
Hush,Morton.MissRorders,authoritatively.Yougottheidea.Findyourpartnera
ndstartthinkingaboutyourproject.Imgoingtotheofficeforabriefmeeting,thenwewilldismissschoolsoyoucanmeetandgreeteachotherwiththeworkassignment.MissRleaves,totally.
Dollywalks,slowlytoher.Priam,Igotyourname.Youremyhistorybuddy.
Priamconfesses,totally.Illnotreallysmartabouthistory,Priam.YoumightwanttoaskMissRifyoucouldswitchwithanotherstudent.SheeyeburnsPreston.PrestonispairedwithBarbie.
Dollytalks,pridefullyasgirlsshifttoPreston,Radium,Barbie,MortonandColee.Imsmart.Ididonelastyearwecouldusethesametopicandadjustthematerialwithdifferentreferencesforourassignment.
Iguess.Itjustseemsuselesstodosamethingsoverandover,again.Priammoans,greatly.
Iagree.Overandoveragainisborrring.Mortontalks,honestly&chuckles,lightly.
Whydontyoucomeovertomyhouse?Wecangetajumpstartontheoutlineandresearchsomemajordetailsbeforedinner?Dollyoffers,logically.
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WellPriamtalks,meekly&eyeburnsPreston.
Dollytalks,arrogantly.Itsokay.Mydaddysthebigmanoncampus.
Yourdadhomenow.Prestonasks,curiously.
No,hesatwork.Yaknowwalkingaroundsomewhere.Dollyexplains,plainly.
Yourmom?Prestoninquires,personally.
Dead.Dollystates,simply.
O!Sorry!Prestonoffers,peacefully.
Shesbeengonealongtime.Dollytalks,flatly.
Homealone.Blazeoffers,wittingly.
Withlotsoffoodandtoys.Dollycomments,amusingly.
IdontknowPriamreports,confusingly.
Itsokay,Priam.Youmustcompletethehomeworkassignment.Prestoncuddles,lovingly&whispers,purposefully.PartoflivingintheDemonDenisfollowingrules:
school,marriageorleave.permanently.Priamcantleave.ShecantbeprotectedwithoutPreston.Prestoncantleavefordifferentreasons.
CantIPriameyeburnsDollythenscansPrestonsface.Cantyouchangeitformekwithyou?YoucouldaskBarbie?
No,Priam.Prestonrumblesdeepbaritonetrombone&hugs,tightly.
Cobra?Mortoninsults,brilliantly&smiles,flirtatiouslyashesashays,seductivelytoher.Coleehaspulledhisnamefromthehat.Shehisses,violentlyonlyMortongivesthegirlthatromanticlovingresponse.Hechuckles,lightly.
Radiumblocks,protectivelyMorton.Shegotsyourname,baby.RadiumeyeburnsCol
ee.Hehissesback,nosilyather.
Mortonpats,tenderlyRadiumhand.There,there,Radium.IcanhandleCobra.Herhissisworsethanherbite.Hechuckles,lightly.
MynamesColee.Shespits,coldly&crossesarmsoverchest.
Youdothepreparing,writing,typing,drawing,presentinganddisplayforvisualeffect.IllmagicalchangeittoF.Mortonpoints,rudelyatColee&explains,copletely.
F.Coleespits,hotly&sneers,loudly.
BlazecreepsbehindMorton&buzzes,lightly.Fforfool?
Why,F?PrestonnecksnapstoMorton&chuckles,lightly.
IfellallmyclassessoIcankeepcomingbacktothebase.Mortongiggles,lightly&strokes,tenderlyRadiummuscularchest.Radiumchuckles&hugs,sweetlyMortonsshoulders.
ComingbacktothisColeebarks,loudly.
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Mortonexpresses,personally.Gottaupholdmyreputationofdelinquentwithmy0.0gradepointaverage.
Imimpressed,Morton.Blazeoffers,complimentary.
Youreimpossible,moron.Coleetalks,annoyingly&exits.
MortonMortoncorrects,properly&fistbumpsBlazeshand.
Dollyshouse.Lunch.12:32pm.PriamridesinsuppliedmilitarycarthatcarriesDollyshome.Two-storyhousewithwraparoundbalconiesandhundredsofcrossed-framedwindowsistypicalFloridaframedresidentsurroundingKeyWeststreets.Priampaces,cautiouslybehindDolly,trottingpasswoodkitchencabinets,encloseddiningroomandFloridagreatroom,movingtoherbedroom.Bigfour-posterbed,numerousmatchingwoodchestsanddrawers,deskwithceilingtofloorwallofdolls.
Priamcompliments,greatly.Wow!Yourdollcollectionisimpressive,Dolly.Shelifts,upwardlythesealedboxofChristmasBarbiewithbluesparklingdressandmatchingfakesapphirenecklace.AllBarbies,prime,Dolly.ShereplacesboxandliftsBeachBarbieinskimpybikiniwithmatchingpinkumbrella.Whyaretheyallboxed?Sheobserves,studiously.Noneofthemareopened,onlydisplayed.SheliftsboxwithCowgirlBarbiewithtinyhatandpistol.
MyMomsidea.Dollypauses,simply.BoxesarecollectorsitemalongwiththedollantosaletheentirecollectionandbuyacarwhenIm18.
Whataboutcollege?Priamsuggestssincehumansattendpost-educationallyinstitutions,notdemons.
Navalbabe,thatscovered.ButDadwontgetmeacaruntilIgraduatecollege.Dollexplains,fully.
thatssucks.Priamcomments,honestly.
bigtime!Yaknow,ImightgiveonetoBarbie.Dollylifts,upwardlyboxofBarbiewithbrownhairwearingpinkpartydress&smiles,goofy.
Priaminquires,keenly.Barbie,ourBarbiefromschool?
Yeah.Dollynods,once&asks,truthfully.Howaboutthisone?
Priamshakes,sidewaysbrownskull&offers,sternly.Thatsnotagoodidea,Dolly.ShesthefirstBarbie.Shesdoesntlikeimitationsatall.Sheliftsanotherboxiringtinyplasticfingersondoll,remindingPriamofbeingtinygirllivingatDemonDenwithPrestonandMorton.ShehasplayedwithmanydifferenttypesofdollsincludingBarbie.
Dollyinquires,curiously&frowns,ugly.Imitations,whatdoesthatmean?Idontunderstand,Priam.Barbiesadoll.Thefirstonewascreatedin1950s.
PriamliftstheboxholdingKen&showsDolly.Barbiedoesntwantdolls.Shewantsdudes.Shegiggles,lightly.
O!Gotit.Blaze,right?Dollyunderstands,clearly&laughs,hardy.
IserveBarbie.PriamquotespoortenorsaxophoneofBlazesvoice.Dollylaughs,lightly.
IchdienBarbie.DidIgetit?Dollylaughs,hardy.
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Priamfistbumpsherfoldedhand&quips,perfectlyWaytogo,girlfriend!
Thanks!Imobservant.InoticedthatBlazeandBarbieareacouplealongwithyouandPreston.Prestonsreallyhotbytheway.
Taken,girlfriend!Priamwarns,playfully&points,rudelyather.
Dollyholds,upwardlyarmsandhandslikestickup.Understood!Buthesstillhot.
Priamtalks,honestly.MortonandRadiumaretogether.Theyreperfectforeachother.
Thatscool.Ilikethemguys.Radiumstillhasahotbodtome.AndMortonsfunny.
Mortonssosweet.HewatchesoverPriamstarts,slowlyalmostspillingthesecretsfdemonsandangelstosinglehuman.
Watcheswhat?Dollyasks,curiously.
Coleeisavailableatthemoment.Doyouknowanycuteguys?Priamswitches,purposefullytopic.Maybe,ifColeefindsherselfadescentboyfriend,shewillbenicertoeveryoneandstopdroolingoverPreston.
Dollytalks,honestly.Palmerisavailableatthemoment.
Verygoodpoint,Dolly,weshouldmatchmakewiththem.Priamnotes,boldly.
Dollygiggles,lightly.Theymightbeafunnycouple.
Yaknow,funcouple.Priamjokes,lightly&smiles,wickedly.
Dollysuggests,strongly.Goodidea!Yourereallyarefun,Priam.Theresnotmanygirlsthatmydadallowsovertomyhouse.Maybe,youcancomeovermoreoften?
Maybe?Priamwhispers,softly.
Dollymouths,funny.O!Preston,right?Priamnods,silently.Hereallylovesyou.Itscuteseeingbothofyoutogetherlikepurringkittens.
Thanks!Priamoffers,politely.
Well,Iunderstand,Priam.IfIhadahotguylikePreston,Idbeenhappyspendingallmysparetimewithhim.Imean24hours,7daysperweek,365days.Dollytalks,plainly.
24hours,7daysperweek,365days.Priamrepeats,purposefully.
OK.Timetostartouroutline.IdidmylastyearshistoryprojectonAlexandersjourneythroughAsia.Butwecanselectanotheroneofhisadventures.Dollystudie
s,seriouslytextbook.Howaboutthis?
OK.Priamwhispers,softly&lands,gentlyonflooraroundnotebooks,textbooksandreferencebooksfortheWorldHistoryproject.5hourslater.Its5:45.Dollytalks,honestly&observes,studiouslysecondhandofwallclockshiftovernumbers.
Whathappenedin545?Isthatanothermarkerforourproject?Ithinkwegotmore
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thanenoughdatatoworkonactuallyprojecttomorrowatschoolduringhistoryclasslikeMissRexplained.Dolly,Idontseedatehereinhistorybook.Isitreallyimportant?Priamflips,rapidlythroughpagesofheavymanuallookingforhistoricaldate.
Dollypoints,rudelyatclock&talks,plainly.Thetime?Itis45minutesafter5oclock.Prestontoldmesomethingaboutyoubeinghomebefore6:00pm
CURFEW.Priamyells,loudly&stands,swiftlyaspapers,pensandbooksbouncesandhops,downanduponfloor.Imustleave.Priamstares,frightfullyatclock.Now.Go.Outofhere!Curfew.
Whatscurfew?Dollyinquires,keenly.
Call,nowyourcartotakemehome,Dolly?Priamcommands,godly.
Dollyposes,stupidly&holds,upwardlyhandsandarminair.Sorry,girlfriend,caronlytakesmehome.Icantorderitonlydaddydoesthat.
Priamgallops,excitedlythroughhouse&exitsintogaragefortransportationtravelingthreemilesbacktoKeyWestbaseleavingDollyanddustbunniesinherroom.
Shescans,completelymotorcycle.Nope.Nolicense.Skateboard?No.Bicycle.Yes
.
CanIborrowthebikeDolly?Priamtalks,rapidly&shiftsindirectionofbike.
Themotorcycle?Mydaddkill.Dollyyelps,worriedly.
Priamlifts,powerfullysmallpurplebikeintoherhands&bounceswheelsforproperairandtexture.Yourbicycleforridinghome.Mykinwillbeworried.
Sure,takeit.Dollyshrugs,onceshoulder.Okayseeyoutomorrow,Priam.DollycalloudlyasPriamstraddlesseat,adjustingsmallbasketonhandlebars.
Right?Priamexits,rapidlyoutdoorway,ontostreetbeforeCurfew.
Shepedals,swiftlyonstreet&sweats,worriedlyinsinkingsunset.Shewishes,verybadlydemonspossessteleportationpowersfromPointAtoPointB.Sheflies,gracefullywithwings,tuckedinsidehertinybody.Shespilotingmiddleofniceobvioushumanfamilyneighbor.Shecantreleaseherwingsunlessshewantspunishmentorworse.
ThatsanotherdemonaxiomonlywithobeyingCurfewat6:00pm.NodemonshowswingstoanyEarthlylifeformsexceptotherangelsordemons.Shesweats,heavilyinheat.
Shehauls,quicklyfannyfasterwithlegspumpingupanddownnottouchingseatatsupernaturalspeedbeingdemon.Priampasseschurch&libraryMapleStreetto
wardbase.Sheglides,unsuccessfullystopsign.
CRASH!HONK!SMASH!Priamtumbles,painfullyonhardpavement,bustingpinklips,bruisingtinyshoulders&tearsfromturquoiseeyes.Shelays,quietlyflatonbackmuscleseyeburningblurrybabybluesky.
Theycome.
Kid,heykid,youhurt,kid?Namelessmalehumanbents&talksintoherface.
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Priambolts,forwardlyatwaist.Shehithumanscar.OK.Carhither,knockingherandbikeintograss.Sherolls,sidewayswithachesandpains&crawls,uprightly,thenstands,shaky.Sheinhalesandexhales,rapidly.
Time?Priamhuffs,musically.
Heykid?Areyouokay?Humaninquires,worriedly.
Whattimeisit?Priamdemands,commandingly.
Six.Humantalks,simply.
Notsixnotyet.whatistheprecisetime?Priamorders,godly&limps,achinglyonlgsandarmstobicycleingrass.
5:54pm.Humantalks,exactly.
Priamlifts,slowlyamongpainandachestotallydestroyedbicycle.Gearsandhunksofmetaldrop,physicallytoground.Sheeyeburnsmilitarybase.Shedrops,nosilybike&gallopsfasterthanmustangstead.Sheruns,swiftlybalancingherbodywitharmsandhandsnextnineblocks.Yellowandredcolorsblindmeltingsunsetassheapproachessunkissedbase.
Theycome.
Priamrushes,supernaturallyspeedtoDemonDen.SheseesbrightnarrowopeningwithdemoneyesonendpartofHBuilding.Herlimbspump,verticallywithincreasingpainandacheswhilevisuallytrailingblooddrippingfromwoundedbodypartsonclothesandhardpavement.
Theycome.
Priamseesdoorsshutting,slowly.Onceshut,mechanicsbolt,lock&sealdoor12straighthoursofCurfew.
Theycome.
Shejumps&leaps,supernaturallyspeedshiftingarms,handsfeetandlegsinlittleheapsofteninchestodoor.Shehastodoit,useit&presentitor....
Theycome.
Priamreleases,explosivelywingsintofullyfeatheryformation.Sheleaps,grandly&lifts,breathtakinglyfromgroundtraveling10miles.Sheaims,preciselyslidingsteeldoor.Shegrits,hardyteeth&bites,painfullytongue.
Sheplows,rapidlypartbodyoftwohands,oneelbow,oneknee,onelegandonewingintoroom.Shejerks,powerfullyagainststeeldoorotherhalfofbiologicalbodyintoroom.Shefalls,totallyonface,thenchest,thenlegsonhardtile.Shesobs,nosilytears,blood,sweatfromnose,mouthandearswithhappiness.
Shemadeit.Curfew.
6:01:01.Shehears,loudlyfamiliarrumbleofthunderandrainbombardingoutsidesteeldoorsignalingthestartofCurfew.Shecrawls,veryslowlyonbellytowall.Sheuprights,slowlyonkneesaspainattacksbackmusclesandshoulders.Sheshutseyes&inhales,exhales,slowly.
9seconds.8seconds.
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7seconds.6seconds.5seconds.4seconds.3seconds.2seconds.1second.
Priamcalms,willfullyheart,mind,nervesandsoulwithlovethoughtsofPreston.Sheopenseyes.Wallisdullandgray.Shetwists,gentlyfacingroomlitwith60wattnakedbulb.
LightsfloodsDemonDenduring12hourCurfewfordemonstowork,eat,sleep,play,read,dance&anyphysicalormentalactivity.
Priamsurveys,quicklytinyroomforhersafetyandsecuritydiscoveringstoragecompartmentofstuffandlotsofoldstinkyboxes.
Shekneewalks,slowlytoboxforsupport,straighteningachingbackmusclesfromexpandedfulllengthwings.Pain!
Shegrabs,tightlyboxedge&shuffles,painfullyonefootattimeasshesupportskneesandlegsagainstbox.Shestands,painfully&flexeswingsout,fully.Pain!
Sheflexeswingsin.Morepain!
Shedroops,slowlywings.Lesspain!
Sheshurt,notsurprisingwithtinydoorandbigwings,notagoodfitlikefittingcircleintosquare.Pain!
Wingsarebruisedmaybetorn,bleeding,notbroken.Passingoutpainwhenonewingisbroken,soshestold.Priamisconscious,goodsign.Shecantseebruisesonbackmuscles,butfeelsstingofmusclepusandhotbloodslappingconcretefloor.
Shestopsmoving,seriously.Shesighs&breathed,shallowly.Priamleans,deepl
yintoboxes,pondering,thinkingandscanningwitheyes.
Boxesmeasure16incheslongby16incheswideby16inchesdeep.Shecanmake-shiftbedfornightsincedoorshehammeredwithwingisonlyexitpointforsafetyandsecondly,protectionfromcoldtemperaturesanddampwetnessemittingfromhardtileoverinjuredwings.
Priamshifts,slowlyusinghertelekinesiswithonehanddesigningboxesintoeightformation,nicebigrectangularforimmediateuse.Sheinhalesandexhales,shallowly.Shesits,gentlyonbed,testingherweight.Boxesareholding.Goodsign!
Shesits,silently&stares,emptilyforlongtime,thinking,ponderingandwond
ering.ShewantsPrestontoprotect,comfort,helpandkisshermakingherwoundsbetter.
Thisemergencyneedshim,herewithherinsteadinAngelDenwith
Priamsobs,nosily&cries,loudlyexhaustedandtiredtearsofunhappinessandloneliness.
Norescue!Noescape!NoCalvary!
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Allangelsanddemonslearn,study&practiceaboutCurfew.Youplan&takeproperstepsforCurfewbefore6:00p.m.everynight,everyyear.
Priamballshandsintofists.ShestiredofCurfew.Hertearsdry&heatangryatCurfew,atPreston,atherinjuries.
Shetries,unsuccessfullytoconvincePrestontoleavewithherat5:45p.m.everynight.Shewantshimandhertogetherforeverinallhoursofdayandnight.Shecries,loudlywithdisappointmentandsorrow.
Cryingispsychologyemotion,physicallyun-beneficial.Hershouldersandneckmusclesachefromwipingtearsandhuffingsobsthroughchestmuscles,creatingmoreexhaustion.Sheinhalesandexhales,shallowly.
Timeforrestandrecovery.Shetwists,sideways&laysflatonstomach.Wingswillnotcooperate.Toobig!Tooheavy!Tootender!
Shetwists,backwardly&scoots,gentlykneesontilethenlays,tenderlyskullboxlid,closingeyes.
Somethingisticklingnose.Shejerks,upwardlyfromfunnysensation.Pain!
Sheinhales,exhales,slowlyremovingpain.Completeresting12hoursuntildaybreakwillshehelp.Angelsanddemonsheallikelittlebabeswithrest,water&
food.Shefeels,suddenlyhungerbutpurges,mentallythoughtfrombraincells.Shesurveysusingdemoneyescabinetsforwater.
Shetriestostandfromknees,painfully.Shelowers,gentlytotileonkneesplacingarmsonboxforsupportthenseesirritationticklingnoseBoxlidhasbeenslammedbeforeallcontentsareproperlyplacedintocontainer.SmallpieceofparchmentishanginglooselikeJohnsongrassfromlid.
Priamsnatches,violentlyobject.ThisisallDollysfault,notwatchingtime.Priamleans,heavilyintoboxholdingparchment,freely.Dollysanicegirl.PriamsgratefullyDollytoldthetime.
PrestonremindedPriamwhenhekissedlips,tenderlyatcardoortoDollyshouse.
Thiswasherfault.Priamwassupposedtowatchthetime.
Sheinhales,exhales,shallowly.Shecriesfromfrustration,fear,embarrassmentandpain.
Tearsdryoncheeks,Priamwipeswithhandcontainingparchment.Paperisstiff,yellow&hardondelicatesmoothcheekbone.Shereadstornpaper.
Isawher.Isawhergooutsideaftersix
Priamstares,studiouslyattinyhandwritingonnote.
Sawher.aftersixPriamwhispers,softly.Impossible,aftersixintheeveningis
ingCurfew
Priamstands,slowlytallandstraightre-readingsmallnote.Shepossesses,suddenlygreatstrengthandcuriosity.Sheponders,quicklyboxwonderingaboutcontentsinside.Shescans,purposefullystorageroom.
Shejerks,easilylidwithstacksofloosepapers,yellowcoloredveryoldparchments,notmodernpaper.Shepulls,swiftlythreepagesonstackpartoftornsliver.
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Priamreadsaloud..p.m.Shestops,suddenly&ponders,academically.She,thegirlmissedCurfew.Thegirlwastrappedoutsideduringthestorm.Shestops,suddenly&stares,mindlesslyatgraywall.Thestorm?
Thunderandrainpounds,violentlyoutsidedoorofstorageroom.Priamunderstands,completelythispartofdenisntused.Sheshivers,slightlyascoolbreezefromstormfloatstinymoleculesintoroom.
Demonsdontlikecold,coldnessorcoolness.Theylikeheat,hotsizzlingair,winds,waterandsky.
Priamtosses,mentallychillofminddampingcoldnessfromachingbody.Shecollects,swiftlymoresheets,sittingonhunchesreadingtinyhandwritingsofnotes.
Thursday.Classroom.8:02a.m.Priamenters,slowly&limps,slightlyfrompainintoherassignedseatwithpersonallyarmwithinarmescortbyPreston.Heworries,uncomfortably&cares,deeplyabouther.
At6:01a.m.,whenPriamstumbledoversandintoPrestonarms.Shecouldnthidepaleyellowbruisesandpinkcutsonface,neck,armsandlegswhentheymetfor
breakfastatbeachside.Shehadhealedmostopenwoundswithdemonpowersbutshewasyoungwithlimitedtalents.Prestoncametotherescuecuddlingandcradlingherlikeababydoll,placingwarmfingerpadsoversorecutsandbruises.Hisheatedtouchvisuallyvanishedherinjuriesandsparkledprettilyorangeglowtohersoftpaleskin.
Dollystands,swiftly&frowns,sincerely,thencalls,gently.Priam.
Prestonbodyblocks,purposefullyPriamfromDolly.LikePriamreminds,DollyisntfaultedforPriamalmostmissingCurfew.ThatsPriamsmistake.Prestondoesntcae.HedoesntlikeDollyoranyhumansforgettinghisgirlinjured.
Priamtouches,gentlyPrestonsbicep.Itsokay,Preston.
Whathappened,Priam?Dollyasks,curiously&eyeburnsher.
Priamexplains,carefully.Iwreckedyourbicycle,Dollyfromanaccident.Sorry,Illprovideyouanotherone.
Dollywaves,verticallyhands.Thebikesold.Dontworryaboutthemachine.Areyouokay?Youlookdifferent
Priamshuffles,sidewaysinhisbiceps.Iamfine.Justsoremusclesfromthewreck,Prestonstakinggoodcareofme.Shesmiles,toothyatPreston.Hekisses,tenderlyhercheekbone.
Dollyre-seats&eyeburnsPrestonbabyingPriamtochair.Alright!Imsorryaboutyouraccident.
Thanks,Dolly.Priamtalks,meekly.Prestonshuffles,gentlyherintochairthen,kisses,tenderlylips.Hepaces,swiftlyaroundMortontohischair&grab,gentlyherhandintheaisleapplyingmorehealingtouchtoPriamswounds.
Unfamiliarfemalehumanvoicesalto,wearingbeigepantssuitwithgoldearrings&sits,uprightlyinteacherschair.Please,sitdown,class.Goodmorning,IamMiss
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Chairsslideonfloor,nosily.Booksbangdesktops,loudly.Burpingsoundsecho,rudely.
Boys,pleasesit.Humanorders,authoritatively.
3seconds.2seconds.1second.
Thankyou.Humangreets,friendly&toothy.IamMissKelly
Isthatyourfirstnameorlast?Namelessstudent#1inquires.
MyfirstnameisKelly.Youcancallme,MissKelly.Humanorders,authoritatively.
Namelessstudent#1explains,purposefully.Thisishighschool,notelementaryschool,wedontuseMissforanyonesfirstnamejustlikelittlekiddies
Namelessstudent#2suggests,wisely.HowaboutMissKforshort,mostteachsgobytheletter?
Thatlldofortoday.ImhereonlytemporaryuntilMrsMissKvoices,purposefully
MissN.Namelessstudent#1corrects,properly.
Shenods,once.MissNreturns.Shewentintolaborbirthingherbabygirllastnight.Iwascalledtoreplaceherthismorning.
Canweseethebaby?Namelessstudent#3asks,stupidly.
No.MissKreplies,swiftly.
Canweseetheparents?Namelessstudent#3asks,inquisitively.
Novisitorsareallowedatthehospitalforanystudents.MissKclears,nosilyth
roat.ThisisEnglish.So,letsmoveon
tonextplanetNamelessstudent#1teases,funny.
Nextsolarsystem.Namelessstudent#2jokes,silly.
Nextcentury.Namelessstudent#3kids,jokingly.
YAY.Namelessstudent#4yells,loudly.
Pleasesettledown,kids.Sheclears,nosilythroat&rattles,looselypaper.IenjoyedreadingyouressaysMissNassignedforhomeworkaboutthreeweeksago.Iparticularlyfindoneofthemfondlyappealingandstrangelyintriguing.Tostart
ourclassthismorning,Iwouldtoentertainyouwiththeshortnovelette.Shepauses,dramatically&eyeburnsfaces.Shenecksnapstoessay&reads,loudlyIremembertheappointmentofhourwhentheyounggirldisappears.TheysaybecauseIdonotsee.Skiesturnnavyblue,colorfully.Hurricanewindsblow,wildly.Hailplummetsground,roughly.Rainpoundsroof,heavily.Isit,quietly&rockkneesoncoldconcretehearingeverything.Lightningdancesondirt,beautifully.Thunderroars,mighty.Isit,peacefully&siphotdrinkoncoldconcretehearingeverything.Thehourneverchanges,norspace,nortime.Isit,calmly&stare,studiouslyatcoldconcretehearingeverything.Theycome.
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3seconds.2seconds.1second.
MissRwhispers,curiously.Anyonecaretointerpret?
TenorsaxophoneburstsBflat,musically.Theycome.wagglingtheirtinytailsbehindthem.Radiumstands,swiftly&holds,widelyarmsinhalfcirclethenwiggleshisfanny&chuckles,lightly.
Mortonstands,swiftlybesideRadium&sings,sourlyoffkeytonewhilesnappinghismiddlefingerpads&shiftsbootssidetoside.Littleboybluecomeblowyouhorn,thesheepsinthemeadows,thecowsinthecorn,whatdoeslittledogsayyyyy.bowwow,bowwowheyyyy?
Radiumbelts,musicallytenorsaxophone&dances,sidewaysbesideMorton.And.theycome.wagglingtheirtinytailsbehindthem.
AerosmithsWalkThisWayblasts,immediatelyinfourcornersofroomfromhiddenaudiospeakers.
Kidsstand,clap&sing,happilywithmusicalsong.Theybump,twist&shufflecarelesslyhips,feet,legs,hands&armsvertical,sideways&horizontallywithtimeofsong.
PrestongrabsgentlyPriam&cuddles,closelytochest,dancingclassicalwaltzratherthanrockandrolloldie.Priamgiggles,lightly.
Picnictable.Supper.4:03pm.Coleestrolls,calmlyfromgrillpitwithheavytrayoffood&sits,ladylikebesideopenseatbesidePreston.
Mortonannounces,wildly.Ah,shucks,shefoundmeagain?Whereinthemillenniumdidyoucomefrom?Radiumteases,annoyingly&eyeburnsColee.
Mortonraises,upwardlyarm&wavesAmericanflag.Iknow.Iknowtheanswer.Letmetell,please,prettyplease.Hepauses,dramatically&dumps,wrongly.StoneAge,right?Iamright.Coleepurrs,coolly&slides,closelytoPreston.Iwaslookingforyou,Preston,youvainlittlemonkeywhenIhappentosmell
Notright,Morton,tryagain?Radiumcomments,wickedlytryingtoannoyColee,hopefullyshewillgetthebighintandleavethetable,thebeachandtheStateofFlorida.
Yoursmell,tot?Youhappentoinhaleyourownstinkysmell,Cobra.Blazesubstitutes,brilliantly.Barbiegiggles,lightly.Blazewinksathisgirl.
Dinosaurage?Mortonguesses,incorrectly&chuckles,lightly.
IhappentosmellthemColeepoints,rudelyatPriam.Priamisdemon.Coleeisangel.Prestonisangel.farts,soIcantoinvestigate?Themdemonsstinktohighheaven.Sheinsults,wickedly&laughs,evilly.Excusethepun!Shecanplayhardballwiththebrats.
Beforethat,Morton?Radiumtalks,swiftly.
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Iceage?Mortonguesses,incorrectly&claps,joyfully.
Beforethat,baby?Radiumencourages,wickedly&laughs,hardybetweenbitesoffood.
ItsbeenalongColeeinvades,heavilyPrestonsspace&toucheshisbicepwithheroulder.
PrestonnecksnapsatColee.Itsbeenoverforamuchlongertime,Cobra.Goaway!Coleeshifts,sidewaystowardtableasPrestoncuddles,closelytoPriam.Hekisses,tenderlyherlips.
Mortontaunts,mercilessly.AndIvebeenaroundalongtime,baby.Iveneverseenyouorheardyounameor
ColeeheadspinsatMorton&yells,loudly.Thatsthepoint,moron,weallarenottobeseenorheardorsmelledorreputed
Blazecorrects,improperlysillywordplay.Refuted.Cobrameansrefuted.
Mortoncorrects,properlysillyconversation.Refutemeanstoprovefalseorerroneous,todenythetruth.Idontthinkthatstherightword,Blaze.
Remembered,recalledorrealizedamonghumansonthisworld.Coleelists,purposef
ully
Mortonexclaims,correctlyusingInternetdictionary.Cobrausedthecorrectverb,reputeistoascribetofactorcharacteristicofgoodreputation.
Cobradoesntagoodreputation.Methinkssheneedstobere-bootedoutofourgroup.Radiumdebates,wisely&laughs,hardly.
Trythehotdog,itsgood.Barbieposes,friendlydesiringtochangesubjects.
Theairissizzlinghotwith.Mortonvoices,nonsensephases.
WereinFlorida,moron.Coleeproclaims,brilliantly.
Morton.Mortoncorrects,logically.
Nothotbutstrifeofthrobbing,stingingnervesandburstingveinsforafight.Radiumexplained.
Whatfight?Coleespits,catty.
Radiumpromises,honestly&eyeburnsColee.Betweenyouandme,sweetart.
Blazeoffers,post-morbidly&grins,toothy.Radium,whenyagotoblackandblueColee.First,Iwannawatch.Second,Isuggestbeatherintheearswithallthoseearringsshesbeyoursforthekilling.Helaughs,hardy.
Down,boythewarhasntstarted.Mortonreferees,freely.
Barbielectures,academicallyboth,demonsandangels.Theresnotgoingtobeanotherwarbetweendemonsandangels.WealllearnedourlessonsfromthefallofEden.Weareallgoingtolivepeacefullyandharmoniously.Shenods,once&informs,educationally.Justlikewhentheuniversebegan15billionyearsagobeforethosedinosaurscameontothesceneafter230millionyearswhichlastedfor65millionyearsandthenman.
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andusMortonadds,purposefully.
Coleecomments,nasty.AlongwithAdamandEveandthosestinkyanimals.Rememberthem?
Radiumtalks,honestly.Goodeats.
Barbieposes,snobby.Imavegetarianbecauseofthesemammals.
Mortoneducates,informatively.Edenmeansdelight.
Coleeinsults,bossy.Irrelevant,moron.
Radiumcounters,sweetly&hugs,tightlyhisguy.Youreaheavenlydelighttome,Morton.
Yourereallytheheavenlydelighttome,Radium.Mortontosses,sugary&touches,tenderlyRadiumscheek.
Nothere,tots.Blazecommands,godlyinhuskybaritone.
Coleeechoes,loudlyandthenslovenlyanddimwittedcavemen
.withfire.Barbiementions,swiftly.
Mymascot.Mortonpraises,proudly.
Radiumtoasts,lovinglywithglassofmilk&eyeburnsColee.Mymottotosweetart,BurnintheHell,baby.
Mortonrecalls,vividly.Themcavepeoplepiledrocksforaddingfiguresandarrowscratchesinthedirtforsubtraction.
Then,cametheEgyptians.Radiumadds,brilliantly.
Andothers.Barbiementions,mildly.
And.werestillhere.Coleepouts,sadly.
Notforlong.Blazecharges,swiftly&smiles,toothy.
Whysthat,Blaze?Mortoninquires,curiously.
Thewar?Blazetalks,bravely.
Whatwar,Blaze?Mortonasks,purposefully.
Thewarbetweenangelsanddemons,itscoming?Blazeannounces,boldly.
No.Mortontalks,swiftly&shakes,sidewaysblackskull.
Yes.Blazeannounces,proudly&chinwhipstothesun.Cantyoufeeltheair?
Mortonjoshes,wittingly&giggles,lightly.Thatsrain.ThisisFlorida.Itrainsallthetimefromtheheat.
Itsthethunderstormcoming.Blazeproclaims,loudly.
Somelodramatic,Blaze.Coleepurrs,seductively.
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DontthinksoBlazeremarks,honestly&eyeburnsPreston.
Thereisntgoingtobeawarever.