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The Science Guy
Ugi
Beyond disgusting; total gross-out.
“Yeah, Uncle Kahana, why doesn’t Zader have blisters?” Jay asked.
Before Uncle Kahana could answer, Char Siu slithered to a stop behind Jay.
“That was awesome!”
She looked at me.
“But Zader you look like you lost a fight with the Creature from the Black Lagoon!”
“Char Siu!” Uncle Kahana scolded.
He tilted his head thoughtfully.
“Maybe you’re older, Zader. Less sensitive. Aunty Lei had the same kine allergies as you, and I remember her walking in a light rain and through puddles.” He wiggled his hand. “Maybe same-same.”
Bet she never fell into a swamp.
Bet she never tried to go surfing down a mudslide.
Bet she never had a crazy brother or an Uncle Kahana.
“Zader, remember last week,” Jay said, “when we were picking ti
