( he feels the seal lift, glad for the support; it's less a matter of needing the help to stand than appreciating its presence anyway. it's that instinct of a hand before a fire more than anything else, of getting burnt once and being loath to risk it again immediately.
surprising though it may be that even oz of all people has that instinct. )
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surprising though it may be that even oz of all people has that instinct. )