"I don't need anyone. I still have most of the tube of cream they gave me last time," he assured him. "It will be fine...apologies. I'm James. I didn't get your name..."
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"I don't need anyone. I still have most of the tube of cream they gave me last time," he assured him. "It will be fine...apologies. I'm James. I didn't get your name..."