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“Um,” I say, hesitating a little. “I think I’d like to…visit the bathroom,” I say, “before I take that on.”

“Of course,” Kent says, turning with me, putting a hand on my back to show me the way.

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“Dad,” Daniel says, his face frustrated as he steps in front of us. “I’ll take her,” he says, shaking his head. “You’ve been kind of

hovering all night –”

“Nonsense,” Kent says, frowning at him and nudging me forward. As a trio, we head towards the alcove with the little restroom sign.

Daniel pushes the point further.

“Seriously, dad,” he murmurs, “you can go, I’ll stay by her side – I

can handle this –”

“No, you can’t Daniel,” his father snaps, taking an aggressive step

towards him, cutting me off in my path. “You have no idea what

who it might be dangerous for her

for blood, who could be

he asks, his voice hurt and stubborn. “You never involve me in these

conversations, you never

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snarls, Daniel falling silent. “It’s

in the family business – always more interested in college, and books, and

hand towards me, “what, suddenly you know what

his arms across his chest, clearly hurt. “I can handle myself,” he says, still angry but a little cowed.

opens his mouth to speak again but I push past him, eager to get away. “Um, I’m going to go to the bathroom,” I say, looking over my

the bathroom a few minutes later, Kent is still standing there, but Daniel is not.

ask, looking around

murmurs, his arms crossed. I can tell he’s still pissed, but

a gong. I jump and blink a

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away towards tables. The waiter scurries over to

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