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Happy Birthday JAMMF! (and a Giveaway)

“Happy Birthday,” I said, softly.  “Taking stock?”  He let the hand fall on his chest, and turned his head to look at me, smiling.

“Aye, something of the sort.  Though I suppose I’ve a few hours left.  I was born at half-six; I willna have lived a full half-century until suppertime.”

I laughed and rolled onto my side, kicking the blanket off.  The air was still delightfully cool, but it wouldn’t last long.

“Do you expect to disintegrate much further before supper?” I asked, teasing.

“Oh, I dinna suppose anything is likely to fall off by then,” he said, consideringly.  “As to the workings…aye, well…” He arched his back, stretching, and sank back with a gratified groan as my hand settled on him.

“It all seems to be in perfect working order,” I assured him.  I gave a brief, experimental tug, making him yelp slightly.  “Not loose at all.”

Diana Gabaldon, The Fiery Cross (Chapter58 – Happy Birthday to You)

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