?My brother's not around
?Exactly,? Jeb agreed
It was interesting to me that Ian counted himself among the reasonable folksHad he noticed
that Jeb was unarmed? I was burning with curiosity, but I couldn't risk pointing it out in case he
hadn't
The meal continued as it had begunMy novelty had apparently worn off
When the meal was over, Jeb said I deserved a restHe walked me all the way to my door,
playing the gentleman again
?Afternoon, Wanda,? he said, tipping his imaginary hat
I took a deep breath for bravery
?Yes??
?Jeb?? I hesitated, trying to find a polite way to put it?I? well, http://www.ualuxury.com/category_3_Chloe_1.html" target="_blank maybe it's stupid of me, but I
sort of thought we were friends
I scrutinized his face, looking for any change that might indicate that he was about to lie to me
He only looked kind, but what did I know of a liar's tells?
?Of course we are, Wanda
?Then why are you trying to get me killed??
His furry brows pulled together in surprise?Now, why would you think that, honey??
I listed my evidence?You didn't take the gun todayAnd yesterday you left me alone?I thought you hated that gun
I waited for an answer
?Wanda, if I wanted you dead, you wouldn't have lasted that first day
?I know,? I http://www.ualuxury.com/category_1_Balenciaga_1.html" target="_blank muttered, starting to feel embarrassed without understanding why?That's why it's
all soconfusing?
Jeb laughed cheerfully?No, I don't want you dead! That's the whole point, kidI've been
getting them all used to seeing you around, getting them to accept the situation without
realizing itIt's like boiling a frog
My forehead creased at the eccentric comparison?If you throw a frog in a pot of boiling water, it will hop right outBut if you put
that frog in a pot of tepid water and slowly warm it, the frog doesn't figure out what's going on
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I thought about that for a second?remembered how the humans had ignored me at lunch today
Jeb had gotten them used to meThe realization made me feel strangely hopefulHope was a
silly thing in my situation, but it seeped into me anyway, coloring my perceptions more brightly
than before
?Jeb??
?Yeah??
?Am I the frog or the water??
He laughed?I'll leave that one for you to puzzle overSelf-examination is good for the soul
He laughed again, louder this time, as he turned to leave
?Wait?can I ask one more??
?SureI'd say it's your turn anyway, after all I've asked you
?Whyare you my http://www.enluxury.com/categorys_11_Necklace-Pendants_1.html" target="_blank friend, Jeb??
He pursed his lips for a second, considering his answer
?You know I'm a curious man,? he began, and I nodded?Well, I get to watch your souls a lot,
but I never get to talk with 'emI've had so many questions just piling up higher and higher
Plus, I've always thought that if a person wants to, he can get along with just about anybodyI
like putting my theories to the testAnd see, here you are, one of the nicest gals I ever metIt's
real interesting to have a soul as a friend, and it makes me feel super special that I've managed
it
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