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That lump that sometimes chokes a person up and renders them unable to speak was there again, causing Larry to strain at getting the words out...
"The ring...is just to protect you...as I have the same desire to keep you from harm.
Just like this ring can protect you from poison, so can I stand in the way of anything aiming to bring you hurt. Please...allow me to be there for you. I ...have nowhere else to go. You...I..ne"
That lump finally won the battle, and Larry could say no more. Try as he might, the words would no longer flow, and he turned his back from Mistral to keep her from seeing his pained, teary eyes.
[This message has been edited by Larry_OHF (edited 10-26-2001).]
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