"Yeah, really. He- He's kind and he's understanding. And he's smart and cool, and- I dunno. I just like him," Danny shrugged. "...He tells me I'm clever, and I believe him."
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"Yeah, really. He- He's kind and he's understanding. And he's smart and cool, and- I dunno. I just like him," Danny shrugged. "...He tells me I'm clever, and I believe him."