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...he turns back to me in a panic, eyes darting from one area of my face to another, scanning every inch of my body. "Nothing you should worry about, dear." He states in an unconvincing manner. "It just appears as though you have been bitten by something. Don't worry, we'll get you some help."

I step back, becoming more confused as I quickly jump to conclusions as to what happened to me last night. '...skin pale and cold.' He'd said. '...eyes bloodshot like I've never seen before.'
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