ryan.

Ryan Welsh 30. Published and award-winning author of the Whispering Shadows collection.

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[phiclarington]

HUNTER: It’s quite alright. It was years ago. HUNTER: My body is in better shape than it would be otherwise because of it, anyway.

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RYAN: I suppose that is at least one benefit.

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[phiclarington]

HUNTER: It was one of the few things I could control during that time of my life and then it just stuck for health reasons as I got older.

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RYAN: I'm sorry. You didn't deserve to feel that way.

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[phiclarington]

RYAN: Have you always been this careful about what you eat?

HUNTER: Yes, I believe so. Definitely since high school at least.

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RYAN: What made you so mindful of it?

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HUNTER: No.

HUNTER: Well, very rarely I'll have dark chocolate. At least 70 percent cocoa.

RYAN: Have you always been this careful about what you eat?

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HUNTER: Well, I do eat fruit.

RYAN: Chocolate?

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HUNTER: Definitely nuts. Almonds, cashew and walnuts, especially. I also like dried snap peas and any granola bar that doesn't have sugar.

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RYAN: Do you ever have sugar?

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HUNTER: That sounds wonderful. I'll make sure to bring some healthy snacks, just in case we end up doing the entire trail.

RYAN: What are your favorite hiking snacks?

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HUNTER: How does the first weekend in April sound? I don't mind the cold, but even I have limits.

RYAN: April sounds perfect. I'll bring lunch for us.

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HUNTER: You know I never say anything I don't mean.

HUNTER: I would be more than happy to have you join me. We could do one of the longer trials, get up there early.

SEBASTIAN: I'd love that. Whenever you're free.

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HUNTER: We definitely should. I normally don't like to go with anyone, but you're not just anyone.

RYAN: Are you sure? I'd hate to intrude on your alone time.

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HUNTER: Island Line Trail in Colchester is nice if I want to be by the water, but I usually go to Red Rocks Park Loop Trail.

HUNTER: I have driven all the way to Camels Hump and Stowe Pinnacle before, though. I prefer mountain trails. Much quieter.

RYAN: I'm the same way. We should hike together sometime.

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HUNTER: I like to go hiking, as well.

RYAN: Where do you normally hike?

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HUNTER: Well, you know I like to read. And I like to do so with a cup of tea or coffee.

RYAN: Is that all?

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HUNTER: I like to think that I do relax.

RYAN: What do you do to relax?

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HUNTER: I know you of all people would know that. I didn't mean to doubt you.

RYAN: I do wish you'd relax more, though.

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HUNTER: Ah. Just making sure.

RYAN: I Know there's more to you than that, Hunter.

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HUNTER: Well, yes. Is that all you think I focus on?

RYAN: Of course not.