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today's passage includes warnings for: abuse and fear
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Shane sees a darkening bruise around the man's eye, another one that's already formed on his neck, and a Bond scar over his scent glands where his oversized shirt is slipping off his shoulders. "I heard some concerning noises coming from this land," Shane says, instead of asking if the man is alright. "Is everyone okay?"
Please, say no. Give me a reason to come in, he silently pleads. This kid clearly needs help.
The man laughs, high and unsteady, something sad sparking in his eyes. He clears his throat. "I think your ears are playing tricks on you," he says gently, with a kind smile. "No one made any noises here. Thank you for checking though, sir, that's kind of you."
Someone shouts from inside, too far away from the door for Shane's dulled senses to pick up on. The man gasps, a quick breath taken in through his teeth, and his head whips around to look back inside the house. He breathes out shakily. "I have to go back in," he says.
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