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As Sunjata explanined what an ocean was, Loren’s jaw tightened. ”Yeah. I know. I’ve seen an ocean. Just never been in it or on it.” Eyes narrowing, he felt his tone gain a dangerous edge. ”But sometimes the things in life worth having are going to take a lot of hard work.” Spreading his arms a bit helplessly, his tone grew sad. "Nothing was stopping her from seeing the world before. That much hasn't changed." Suddenly, he was exhausted, of this nonsense, of the bartender's bullshit, and of this conversation. The summoner’s eyes grew haunted. ”Actually, I was talking about Phoebe.” As the other man continued on, the Launceleyn didn't answer. Instead, he just stood in the doorway for an excruciating moment. Then he left without a word, or a backwards glance. LOREN Not quite an open book