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If the words had been coming from anyone else, they would’ve been condescending and contrived, dripping in sarcasm and preluding a witty comment probably designed to make her feel worse. It was something about Steve though, specifically this Steve, that made her feel listened to, even if his words were probably sarcastic.
Sharon was draped over an office chair, her neatly curled hair now pulled up into a tight ponytail that was only adding to the throbbing headache at her temples.
“I’ve been assigned to office work. My field job in Siberia that was upcoming has been assigned elsewhere. And they haven’t told me why.”
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