"Oh, my aching back," grumbled Stallion.
"Mine, too," said S2, "What have these people been eating?"
"Not much of what's good for them," said Stallion, "no matter what they believe."
"We get to see her," said Runni's mother.
"Not if she's quick enough with a brush," said her father, "& as you well know, she is."
"Yeah, I taught her that."
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#3 looked at Manuel. Manuel looked back.
"Do-overs?"
"Si."
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Runni looked up in alarm. Chuck ceased his swinging. The statue's armpit was within reach. "Snoddid, may I use your shoulder?" Runni asked.
"Not yet," Snoddi answered, "but between my blades should accommodate you."
Their kids looked on, agassed, as Runni trod his spine. She got what she wanted.
"Are you sure those spores won't alter the ecosystem?" asked Snoddi.
"Give me another & I'll tell you," said Runni.
"There are times you're too focused," came Snoddi, "but in front of the children?"
"Dad!" bot kids screamed, "Beware where she's painting you!"
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