Aaron nodded, closed his eyes for a very quick prayer of thanks ('I'm grateful also'), and didn't let religion to make things too awkward. "Why can't you go back to teaching?" He asked after a moment.
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Aaron nodded, closed his eyes for a very quick prayer of thanks ('I'm grateful also'), and didn't let religion to make things too awkward. "Why can't you go back to teaching?" He asked after a moment.