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“I didn’t have a very good past, but I’m trying to make up for it now,” he said noticing her frown. He smiled again and chuckled at his nickname. “I wish that my father was not such a bastard and I wish that you find happiness wherever that may be.” He smiled and laughed at his statement. “Am I to be forever known as ‘wishful thinker’?”

“Well, at least your doing something about it,” Andromeda nodded, “as opposed to simply letting it continue.” She said, and raised her eyebrows. “Well, thank you very, very much for that,” she said honestly, and with an earnest smile. “But how about a wish for yourself, Selfless?” she asked, then laughed again. She had to admit, this walk was definitely a good idea. It was exactly what she needed to lift her spirits a bit. “Oh, yes. Isn’t it great, though? Wishful thinking is a wonderful thing, I think. It makes life tolerable.”