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"You're not in the backyard with everyone else? C'mon back out, it's your birthday and you should be outside with your friends!"

They flinched. Their mom was speaking at a normal volume, but right now it sounded like they were yelling in their ears.

"It's hot out, I didn't want to sweat through my shirt again."

Their mother's face shifted from confused to concerned as she walked up to Elizabeth.

"Hot? Lizzy, it's fifty two degrees outside..." She could feel a cold hand press against their forehead.

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Elizabeth did not answer.