Royce looked back down at the stream below. "She doesn't even know me. What if she doesn't like me? Few people do."" She might not at first. Maribor knows I didn't. But you have a way of growing on a person." He smiled. "You know, like lichen or mold.

Michael J. Sullivan
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Because of the way lichen and mold grow, it is possible that you can grow into someone. You might not be able to see it at first but through time, you will. The idea of growth is incredibly intriguing to the human mind. With friends, we might not be able to see it at first but over time, we will grow to be the best of friends.

Source: Percepliquis

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