"Oof. I am too old for that much school. Another two and a half years is plenty," she retorted, grinning. "Though hanging out with you and a bunch of kids doesn't sound like a bad gig."
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"Oof. I am too old for that much school. Another two and a half years is plenty," she retorted, grinning. "Though hanging out with you and a bunch of kids doesn't sound like a bad gig."