Two Steps Behind

[Pilot Haddon]

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_____Dierdre. The mention of her name was enough just to make his heart melt all over again. A warmth instantly spread throughout his chest and his smile softened. What had he done to even deserve her? _____ A small chuckle escaped from his lips at her inquiry about him. Because of Vegetarian Shark, Phoenix had established a rule in the Place of Lightning and Thunder that no animals which are friends, not food were to be eaten – ever. Things such as that were true indications of the bond that has begun to grow between the two. Wannabe Pirate’s word brought him back to the day he had first met Phoenix – eating the very animal. "Well, yes. That’s me. See, because I was raised by them." It had been quite awhile since the last time he had to explain about his past.

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