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"I was being serious."
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"I know..." She said.
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[b]His tone shifted to one of slight concern...[/b] "Are you... alright? I didn't mean to make it sound like..."
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"I'm okay," she insisted.
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"Are you sure?" [b]He paused, like he was almost inspecting her thoughts, and his friendly mood had begun again.[/b] "Anyway, is there something I can do for you?"