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Hi." "hi." I Shrug, As Though To Say "whatever." In My Peripheral Vision I Can See Magnus Exhale. He Looks A Teeny Bit Nervous. "so." "so." I Can Play This Game Too. "poppy." "poppy. I Mean, Magnus." I Scowl. He Caught Me Out.

I Can't Get Over This. Dad Isn't Sam's Dad? Dad Is A Friend? How Was I Supposed To Know That? People Shouldn't Be Allowed To Sign Themselves As Dad Unless They Are Your Dad. It Should Be The Law.

Our Eyes Met In The Math Class. How Were We To Know That Trigonometry Would Lead To Matrimony?

Life Is Like An Escalator. You See, It Carries You On Regardless. And You Might As Well Enjoy The View And Seize Every Opportunity While You're Passing. Otherwise, It'll Be Too Late.

Have You Ever Thought About The Grid Of Manhattan?' It's Like...a Metaphor For Life. You Think You Have The Freedom To Walk Anywhere. But In Fact... You Are Strictly Controlled. Up Or Down. Left Or Right. Nothing In Between. No Other Options.' Life Should Be Like An Open Space...you Should Be Able To Walk In Whatever Direction You Choose.