Suddenly, Max emerges from the unused podium, and laughs at Shadow. "Oh, come on, she's just trying to help you!"

  Feeling his irritation build up again, he forced himself to smile at Max. "Shut the hell up!"

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  Max laughed again and turned to Rose. She shook her head and mumbled. "You boys are such a joke."

  Zack and Hunter then come inside. Shadow locked stern, cold eyes with Hunter. Then everyone grew silent.

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