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Backup came, & they all reviewed their manuals.
"Compulsion is all well & good," said #1, "but I need a perimeter set up. Our primary duty is to protect the populace, & I'm dizzy!"
"That's okay #1," said #2, "Once you've felt this way for awhile, you get used to it."
#3 said, "What's to get used to?"
Runni said, "My dear, your emergences are beautiful!"
Snoddi fainted again.
"Desiree," Runni said, "I've got to use this painting while it"s still fresh - are you okay?"
"Thankyou for not being disappointed, mom," said Desiree, "I'll call you tomorrow."
The EMT's caught as many of the new kids as they could, determined Desiree to be more stable than could be expected, & made her drive.
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