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"We do it together, Meyer. Rules are rules. One caseworker for each subject. We alternate." She kept going, seeming not to care if she left the others behind. "We should ...

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I'll say that one of those is correct, but Alex and Sadie can't know yet.

"We'll ask questions; you'll answer." She walked away, no warning. Alex lurched forward, turning to Meyer. "Do we follow her or...?"

"Your character, Sadie Lovett. Your flaws are found in your character. So, do you want to be partners, or do you want to be separated?" Alex's eyes fleeted between the ...

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Do you want to know why, or do you want to be surprised?

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Alex tensed, expecting some anger, at the very least annoyance. Neither came, Emily only looked at Meyer with the same half-smile, posture still just as rigid before. “It’s good practice ...

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"Uh, dude is okay. It's pretty gender-neutral, usually." Emily cleared her throat louder. "Meyer. Character discussion is after debrief."

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Alex hesitantly returned it. “Yeah, Alex. They/xe pronouns.” Their voice slightly cracked at the end. Years of coming out still wasn’t enough to eliminate the worry. Emily cleared her throat.