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The girl’s mother pushed her daughter
behind her, as though she thought Jay might
be dangerous.
“It’s okay!” Jay said. “I’m not one of the
Groundlings. It’s me. Jay. I know all of you
from the game. You’re Rosie.” He pointed at
Flick’s mother. “And that’s Flick hiding behind
you. It’s okay. I’m not going to hurt anyone.”
Ella was stepping closer. She held a long
stick out in front of her as though she wanted
to prod Jay with it. Jay took a step back. Ella
was staring into his eyes. Jay looked away.
“He looks like a boy.” Ella said quietly. “He
looks like us. Where are you from?”
Jay grinned.
“I’m from out there!” he said, waving his
arms around. “I mean, from outside the
computer. I’m from the real ...”
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