"Thank you, thank you. I'd bow, but I'm too lazy to get up when I've finally cooled down from being outside." Violet's grin mirrored his. "So, do I meet your replacement best friend standards?"
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"Thank you, thank you. I'd bow, but I'm too lazy to get up when I've finally cooled down from being outside." Violet's grin mirrored his. "So, do I meet your replacement best friend standards?"