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22. Through Our Valleys.
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Sebastian pours himself a glass of apple juice, listening to Grace and her lady friends speak of trivial things in the suite's kitchenette. Topics that he as a man, didn't find all too interesting. Nor did he find the need to chime in, luckily Grace had dragged all the women from the room. Leaving Sebastian and River in an awkward silence- all by themselves in the seating lounge.
River's hands clasp together, and he lets out a hefty sigh as he nestles both hands between his closed thighs. Sebastian watches with curiosity, waiting on River to spark up a conversation, yet minutes pass. Sebastian could still hear the women laughing and speaking loudly as glasses clink noisily from the adjoined kitchen.
"You seem distracted." Sebastian regards River, who purses his lips upward.
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