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“There you two are!” a voice spoke up as Roger exited the house with a long overcoat over his suit. He was all smiles as he clapped Asher on the back. “Ready for a nice hike?” The sharp look Asher gave him made his good humor falter and Roger’s offending arm dropped to his side. “Sorry about that. I keep forgetting about your dislike for people touching you.” His eyes flickered to me and his smile returned. “But you’re a little different with her, aren’t you? I’ve noticed you keep pretty close to her and her rather unusual clothing.”
I wrapped Asher’s overcoat closer around myself and blushed. “I, um, lost my luggage.”
Roger offered me his arm. “Then I will be sure to lead you carefully along the path.”
I took the arm, but couldn’t help but notice Asher cast another hard l
