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Max came back and sat down across from me. His hair was wet, he smoothed it to the side. His face was totally pale, he must’ve washed himself with cold water.
“Oh my! We’ve got collateral damage,” said Max, looking at the broken flashlight. “Sanya, what’s the matter now? You can’t be left alone for even a minute. What happened? Don’t worry about it so much! I know where they sell the same ones…”
I didn’t respond at all, just sat there. I didn’t know what to say or do. Good thing they brought the borscht.
“Borscht?” Max was surprised. “My goodness! Were you the one who ordered it? Brilliant! Turns out you’re good for something and know a thing or two about life after all… Sanya, what’s with you?”
I said nothing. I took a pepper shaker and sprinkled some into my borscht. I was doing
