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"Oh, I see," Helena said.  She gently picked up Neric and placed him on her lap, hoping he would feel safer and more comfortable there.  "I'm sorry you and James went through that with [i]him.[/I]  She didn't even want to say the name after what he did to a young girl, even if she didn't really know the details.  "So what do you usually do for fun when you're out?"  The sun felt nice against her back, she always enjoyed its warmth.  "Do you like the sun, Neric?"