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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

room – who it might be dangerous for her

to who is out for blood, who

asks, his voice hurt and stubborn. “You never involve

conversations, you never

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fault, Daniel,” Kent snarls, Daniel

family business –

me, “what, suddenly

hurt. “I can handle myself,” he says, still

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 shoulder at them. “While you two…sort this out.” They ignore me,

later, Kent is still standing there, but Daniel is not.

go?” I ask, looking around

cool off,” Kent murmurs, his arms crossed. I can tell he’s still pissed, but he’s

the front of the room rings a gong. I jump

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knows, because they start to filter away towards tables. The waiter scurries over

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