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Chapter 13: Dillon's Lamentation
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2024-10-29 19:42:56A little over an hour later, they were almost at the Atlantic City Expressway, which they would follow for an hour at least. Dillon had Marilyn Manson's 'Tainted Love' at nearly max volume in his ear and just watched the world pass by. He vowed to himself that by the time they got there, he would be over
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"I'm s-sorry Dill, yer right. I-I'm bein' ridiculous and... I uh, sorry. W-won't bring it up again. Think I'm j-just tired n' in pain-"Before Tony could finish, Dillon gave him a gentle hug. He remembered to be very cautious with his burn, but the dude needed a hug. Sadly, he didn't hug Dillon back or move in any way. It's like he wasn't even there. When Dillon let go, Tony had a look of disbelief on his face. It was almost as if this was the first time he'd been
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