...Is that what happened?
[ he laughs, rubbing his hand over his face and instantly regretting it when he sneezes. ]
Yeah, I definitely don't remember a swirly vortex.
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...Is that what happened?
[ he laughs, rubbing his hand over his face and instantly regretting it when he sneezes. ]
Yeah, I definitely don't remember a swirly vortex.