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Pull yourself together. People among the living still need your help, and I haven't given you permission to quit.Ann Aguirre
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I knew exactly how he felt because I had walked in his shoes, wary and distrustful, unable to believe anybody could care about me without asking for something in return.Ann Aguirre
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Because it takes more courage to heal the world's hurts than to inflict them.Ann Aguirre
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--anger because pain would drown me without the protective shell.Ann Aguirre
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I get it. You'd rather have him, broken, than me whole. If that didn't clarify my chances with you, nothing would. But you can't have what you want either, Deuce. I can't be your friend, feeling like this. Give me some time, and then... Maybe. No promises.Ann Aguirre
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...as if prayers ever put out a fire.Ann Aguirre
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I didn't ask if he meant his rescue or the deal with Stalker that involved kissing. I couldn't resist pushing, just a little. "So it won't bother you if I find someone else?" His jaw clenched, and I saw the muscle move before he got it under control. "I thought you said you'd fight for me."" And /you/ said it's too late." I offered him a faint smile along with his watch. "So it's a good thing I don't intend to listen to you.Ann Aguirre
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My skill didn't lie in planning battles, only in fighting them.Ann Aguirre