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2024-10-29 19:42:56Claude has me on the sidewalk when I finally open my eyes. I hope that when I open my eyes, the last hour or so would be just a dream. But sadly, that isn't the case.
"Leslie," Claude tells me. "I need you to breathe."
This time, I take deeper breaths and keep a rhythm. In and out, in and out. My hands are tightly gripping Claude's forearms as I sit on the curb; I might fall over without his support.
"I'm sorry. It just...I just—"
"Don't apologize." He says to me, his blue eyes wise and trusting. "You need to get out of here; you've had enough for today."
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