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Sitting in a tree wasn’t as much fun as K-I-S-S-I-N-G. Soon enough, Honi began shifting around, muttering about his butt cheeks falling asleep. Adi wasn’t doing much better. There were pins and needles running from the toes to her calves, and the occasional spasm made her yelp. Honi cursed under his breath.
“I hate waiting. Why the hell won’t she show herself?” he muttered.
Adi agreed wholeheartedly. Waiting sucked. She leaned her head back against the trunk and sighed. The light had faded again, making it impossible to see beyond the edge of the woods. The silence between them was growing awkward. She was just about to say something, anything, when Honi beat her to it.
“So tell me, what is Diepger’s beef? He really seems to have it in for you.”
Adi sighed. Might as well tell him w
