Connor looked up, and found himself actually completely at ease. He cursed himself mentally. This was the time he decided to act like his father? He cleared his throat, then said, "I asked John to stop, he didn't, brought me into it, because Austin is my best friend. I admit I childishly threw my food back at him. Ut if someones going to try and goad my friend, I am not going to sit back and watch" Connor forced himself to look away now that he had spoken.

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"Me too" kalinda agreed, leaning back, looking up at the sky