Chapter 69
“The Moron,” I say. “Don’t call him that,” Marvel says. I shrug, uncomfortably. “I don’t know his real name.” “I’ll go get him,” Belvia says. “There’s some things I want to pick up.” “Well and good!” Jose practically skips to the door, taking Belvia by the arm. “We shall all reunite anon.” There’s a moment of silence after the two of them slip out. “‘Anon’?” I shake my head. “Who talks like that?” “She’s certainly … colorful.” Marvel carefully lowers herself into one of the chairs, leaning her crutch against the table. I take the other chair, gratefully. My side twinges, and I wince. She frowns. “Are you sure you’re all right?” “It hurts,” I say, with a shrug. “I’ll live. But what about you? I left you with Sister Cadua—” “I think I woke up about a minute after you left,” Marvel s
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