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2024-10-29 19:42:56“Kid, you’ve really grown,” Dan thumped Mane’s shoulder with great strength. Before Mane was merely around his chest. But now the boy was about his height.
“You’ve said this already,” Mane smiled and slapped away Dan’s large hand. His dark colored guardian grimaced slightly from Mane’s slap. Then he sighed and said.
“I cannot tell how strong you have become. Before my shoulder tap would have caused you some discomfort. I have grown stronger, but you’re able to easily shrug them off now. As for me it seems I am weaker than you now. For a slap from you hurts like crazy.”
“I am a genius you know,” Mane laughed heartily and Dan laughed as well.
“And what’s with the blindfold? I didn’t get to ask about it before. Is that a new fashion piece you kids are using nowadays?” Dan pointed at Mane’s blindfold with a small smirk adorning his lips. While he
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