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“Say," I said, "do you guys cross picket lines?" The ChronoGuard agents looked at each other, then at the chronographs on their wrists, then at Lavoisier. The taller of the two was the first to speak. "She's right, Mr. Lavoisier, sir. I don't mind bullying and killing innocents, and I'll follow you beyond the crunch normally, but - " "But what?" asked Lavoisier angrily. "-but I am a loyal TimeGuild member. I don't cross picket lines.”

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Book:Lost in a Good Book
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Lost in a Good Book

This book is a light-hearted and imaginative tale that follows the adventures of a character deeply immersed in the world of literature. The protagonist's love for books and reading leads them on a whimsical journey, filled with references to classic literature and a playful take on the bookish life. more

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