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[motioned]

I bet I'm not the only one who's glad that's over. [A giggle.]

And just in time for Thanksgiving, too! My first one. It smells really amazing in here already, too. Since we didn't have any turkeys, especially not any exploding—

[But she stops that train of thought, because she's just going to get more frantic and awkward. As usual.]

I'm really excited, though. I think it's important to have stuff like this. I mean, there's a lot to be thankful for. N-Not that we shouldn't be thankful every day! But maybe a special day for it is good, too.

It'll be my first Halloween here in a few weeks too. I know you're supposed to dress up and give out candy to little kids, but I don't really know much about it other than that. It doesn't seem very fun, just sitting in your house in a costume, I guess. I'm probably missing something, though.

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[andproper]

They give candy to kids?

[motioned]

Yeah! You just go around to people's houses and they'll give you some.

[andproper]

Why would they do that?

[motioned]

Well, it's tradition!

[andproper]

It seems like an odd tradition.

[motioned]

I don't think it's bad, though!

[andproper]

...Do you think I could have some? [She's... hopeful. Very hopeful.]

[motioned]

Probably! How old are you?

[andproper]

Thirteen. Is that too old? [She's a little worried.]