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"No. Just a dollar."
"Because it's interesting and neat."
He took a step towards her. "I'm serious! I was joking around with you.." *** "Get him, Nugget!"
"I'm sorry," she murmured gently. "I know it hurts. We need to get you to Mack."
"I will give you a dollar."
"Because a majority of them only learn magic for the power."
Landon stood up, his brows furrowed. "Val, I'm sorry." *** "I mean.. Alright."
She wrapped an arm around him, trying to help him up with a grunt. "I'm getting you out of here," she said sternly. "You have to help me."
"Why would I pay you?"
"No," he replied flatly. "Not really."
He frowned. "Val.." *** "Yes! Get him!"
She kept close to his side, but looked around nervously. "I'm not.."
"..What?"
"We can if you'd like. I usually do this by myself, so I don't mind company. It would be faster, that way, though."
"Of course I care. I love you too." *** She pointed at Arlo. "Nugget! Attack!"
She whimpered, unsure what to do as she kissed his temple nervously. "Oh, baby.. We need to get you out of here.. Can you stand any?"
"Well I didn't know that. Sorry."
He shrugged. "Grab whatever as we go. It's not too hard to identify."
"I can't believe you make me the 'd' word." *** "Nugget! Aren't you mad at dad because he thought you were evil? Aren't you?"
She said nothing as she hopped off the horse, hurrying and kneeling at the side. "Jack?"