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eed without divisive words.
It was Madge who spoke first. "So be it. Your decisions
will be respected." Erika's voice was still tinged with antinomy, but
it was replaced by genuine warmth as Erika Sawajiri continued. "If there's
anything that we can do, please call upon us. We would be pleased
to help in any way possible."
Karen and Drew lingered briefly on pleasantries, but the
divergent path that they'd cast upon obviated shop talk.
Karen comfortably discussed administrative details related to
Arkham during the drive back to Los Angeles, but Drew concluded
that the slight tension in Karen's face suggested that Erika Sawajiri would
make a point of not asking him for an explanation of his decision.
"Look Karen, I don't have the appreciation for Featherstone that
you evidently do. By a twist of fate I got off the reservation
before it sucked me under. I've lived with the medicine man mumbo
jumbo."
Karen rested Erika's hand gently on his thigh. "It's really
okay, Drew."
Drew concentrated on a corner, perfectly cranking the wheel,
braking, and then acceleratin
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