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Chapter 12: Orphans
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2024-10-29 19:42:56"Come in," Silas answered to the knock on the door. A sweaty Magnus entered the room and was about to throw himself at the couch when his eyes met Jet's.
"I thought your class is done?" Magnus asked, pointing the environmentalists while catching his breath.
"We just started, Magnus," Saint answered. He lifted the books they're studying to show that they're busy at the moment.
"Go back to the palace to get some rest." Silas said.
"It's tiring. I'll just sleep here. I won't interrupt you, continue what you're doing," Magnus insisted. He's about to lay down the couch when Raze stopped him.
"But you're snore so loud," the younger annoyingly said.
"I don't!"
"You do! Our room is just next to yours! We can't sleep properly!" Jet added. Watching the three have a yelling contest might be Saint and Silas' new favorite show. What makes it more exciting is they get to see it everyday!
"Stop it! Ma
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