Max freezes for a split second and continues twisting the wire. "[color=e78411]Same reason you're always in the shadows. It's more comfortable that way,[/color]" she says, shrugging.
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Adam reemerges, swim trunks and ridiculous Hawaiian-print shirt donned. "[color=ffe34c]I'm ready![/color]" he declares, dragging Artimes out to the beach.