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If we really have to talk about thisstate of affairs, I suggest that we call ourselvesabsentees”, itll be more tasteful. You have been absent for a while? 🔊

A pause, while they digest this new idea.

She got up one night while I was asleep and opened the gas tap, then she got back into bed next to me. Thats it. 🔊

she has not objected while hes been talking, but now shakes off his hand.

You come over here. Look at me. I need someone to look at me while they talk about me on Earth. I like green eyes. 🔊

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