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Under a small awning in the shadow of climbing plants stood a small table and a pair of benches. The woman sat down and nodded at the young man in front of her.

For a while she was silent, looking at her fingers.

— I’ve never been strong in conversations, — the elf confessed. — I was taught quite differently. But still … First, let’s get acquainted. My name is Rethdis, for friends just Reth. And what is your name?

The young man hesitated and reluctantly said:

— Gambler.

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She approached him, smiling and the young man woke up.

— And here I am… Hmm… — he coughed, feeling like an idiot. — Can I help you? — he coped with the attack and reached out his hand to the watering can.

— Do not, — she said, absently brushing the bangs off her eyebrows. — I’ve already finished. Let’s sit down and talk.

The young man sucked in his stomach.

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After the cool twilight of the house, the sun blinded him, enveloped him with heat, and he often blinked light eyelashes. Under
the bang, sweat immediately appeared and he was ready to run back into
the house, but he saw the elf and, as if enchanted, moved towards her.

The woman concentrated watered plants from a heavy watering can and did not seem to hear his footsteps. The young man coughed and she turned sharply.

And he froze, forgetting what he wanted to say. Only heart beat faster.

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In the morning, the young man found jeans and a T-shirt on the bed. Jeans were native, old and worn, dumping from the hips, but with them the young man was not ready to part. Now — especially. T-shirt
was not his, but after a couple of minutes, he pulled on it, as if
building a defense between himself and the world. At the table, he
shredded his earrings and ring and felt himself completely dressed.

Then he fumbled in his pocket, searching for something and sighed with relief. Now everything is definitely fine.

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