You're kind. You were one of the very first people to be nice to me here, you know. It takes a very big heart to be that kind of person, and anyone who is that kind of person is very awesome in my books.
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You're kind. You were one of the very first people to be nice to me here, you know. It takes a very big heart to be that kind of person, and anyone who is that kind of person is very awesome in my books.