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"What's gotten you so blue, my dear?"

"Err... sorry, I don't speak to strangers."
I mumbled.

"I can respect that."
The gentleman backed away, surprisingly without battle, which I very appreciated.

"...though it contradicts your line of work."
He added quietly.

My head perked up and I looked at the person as he was walking away.
"Sir- you seem familiar. Do I know you from somewhere?"

The man turned around.
"I sure hope you don't,"
He smiled.

"...This face was made for radio."

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A story of old partnership, reunion, distrust, change and blooming love.