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NoJohn Tho words from earlier that day: If you ask me, soht

Fro, devastating force

"I’ about this," E about it No one is talking about it" She turned on the faucet and began washing her hands "There’s nothing to talk about"

Yes There is I didn’t say that I didn’t get a vote about whether we talked about this or not No one got a vote but Emilia

"I still owe you a favor," I said

Emilia reached for a paper towel "Do I look like I want a pity favor?" she asked

"Do I look like I feel even an ounce of pity for you?" I shot back

For the first time, Emilia allowed herself to look at ly

"Fine," she said after a moment "You still owe me a favor I’ll let you knohen I want to collect"

"You do that," I told her "And if you decide you want to collect now--I can get you back in that race"

"The headmaster--" Emilia started to say

"I can take care of the headmaster"

"That picture--"

"By the time I’m done," I said, "that picture in you this election"

John Thomas She didn’t make the last objection out loud

"Hi moment of silence, and then Emilia tossed her ponytail over her shoulder "There’s no way you’re that good"

I smiled "Try me"