I stiffened at the nameMelanie stirred and then drifted again
Walter's face saggedHis head rolled back on his neck
?Walter?? I whispered
?The pain's too much for him to stay consciousLet him be,? Doc said
My throat felt swollen?What can I do??
Doc's voice was desolate?About as much as I can
?Don't be like that, Doc,? I heard Ian murmur?This isn't your faultThe world doesn't work
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My shoulders hunched inwardNo, their world didn't work the same way anymore
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Walter's eyes rolled open, unseeing?Gladdie? Are you here?? he implored
?Um? I'm here,? I said uncertainly, letting his fingers lock around mine?I'll get you both some food,? he whispered, and then he left
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?What is that?? I asked Doc in a whisper; Walter was quiet again, maybe unconsciousI didn't
want to disturb him
Doc turned to look at me, cocking his head to the side at the same time to listen
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Doc reacted immediately to the sound of troubleHe jogged quickly out to meet IanI wished I
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paused for a second, then started up again, not quite as fast
?What are you talking about?? Doc asked, calling back this way
?The parasite!? Brandt hissed impatiently, anxiously, as he burst through the arched entry
Brandt was not a big man like Kyle or Ian; he was probably only a few inches taller than me,
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