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SEVERAL HOURS LATER
“Now, let's get you out of this bed at last and see if you're still able to walk before you could learn to fly. I want you to meet someone that's very close to my heart,” Peter told Brian, his eyes sparkling.
Brian felt much better; his life was meaningful again. Somebody needed him, but what for? He wasn't quite sure yet. Moreover, he was already sick and tired of asking the dumbest questions, notwithstanding his current delicacy and vulnerability.
“I see you haven't forgotten how to walk. Your legs still serve you quite well,” encouraged Peter in a jovial way, while helping Brian stand up and take his first steps in a long time.
Brian was still feeling rather weak, feeble and frail, but walking seemed to be less difficult than he'd imagined.
“I guess it's mor
