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    I am subdued on our way to Stace''s home. Stace, Li and I are hooked in, arm in arm, as usual. The boys are trailing behind us.


    While holding an imaginary microphone, Li asks, "Miss Brown, are you ready for the inter-schools this week?"


    "Yeah, I am," I say.


    "And Mr. Carolissen, are you prepared? I believe you are quite the jumper according to my sources," she continues.


    "How reliable are your sources?" he questions.


    "They have been keeping me up to date with newsworthy material for the past few weeks already, so I''d say very reliable. Which brings me back to you, Miss Brown," she says, turning to face me.


    "You caused quite a stir at prac today with your insane speed, how come you didn''t mention any of that, Coco?" she enquires.


    "It''s no big deal, I was just faster than usual," I reply.


    "Not according to my sources, they say you moved like --" Eben cuts in and asks, "How about we take a detour? I''ll treat you all to burgers at MacDonald''s,"


    I mouth "Thank you," He winks in return.