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Oh no. Had he seen that? He definitely saw that. Melody flushed all over, straightened, and lifted her chin. I'm fine. It was just - there was - a bee, didn't you see it? She gestured vaguely.

I'm Melody, She added, eager to change topics. Hemet. And a very embarrassed one, at that. She'd been so certain no one had seen her fall!