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                                            1.
                                            >"Pssst..."
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                                            2.
                                            "Mmh..."
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                                            3.
                                            >"Hey."
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                                            4.
                                            "Mrmf mrm..."
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                                            5.
                                            >"Wakey wakey chief, I've got a thing to show you!"
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                                            6.
                                            >You groan as your stomach is viciously assaulted by small equine hooves, kneading without mercy.
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                                            7.
                                            "Gah... you're killin' me smalls..."
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                                            8.
                                            >"I ain't killing nobody! Up and at em lazybones!"
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                                            9.
                                            >Your assailant continues to pester you with a variety of torturous acts, like butting her head into your chest and poking your face.
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                                            10.
                                            >After being so painfully persuaded, your eyes flicker open, bringing you face to face with the grinning face of an excited mare.
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                                            11.
                                            >She wore a baggy burgundy sweater brimming with little hearts which wouldn't look all that out of place on your local librarian.
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                                            12.
                                            >Considering its looseness and how it almost goes down to her hips, you think she might have picked out a human-sized one by accident.
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                                            13.
                                            >Or not.
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                                            14.
                                            >It's always hard to tell with Rads.
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                                            15.
                                            >Her mind is an enigma.
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                                            16.
                                            >Still sleepy, all you can really manage is a little smile.
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                                            17.
                                            "Mornin' Rads."
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                                            18.
                                            >"Hehe... Top of the morning to ye, chief!"
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                                            19.
                                            "You know, Rads... I think it might be the wrong holiday for Irish accents."
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                                            20.
                                            >As you sit up in bed, Radio stifles a nasally laugh.
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                                            21.
                                            >"Sure sure, but luck and love go hand and hoof, I'd say!"
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                                            22.
                                            >You watch her sit herself beside your bed, a shoebox that you're pretty sure you threw out a few weeks ago at her side.
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                                            23.
                                            "So little miss love expert, what's the dealio?"
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                                            24.
                                            >"Reading a buncha books doesn't make me an expert or anything!"
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                                            25.
                                            >She clears her throat. "But... They did give me a couple ideas."
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                                            26.
                                            "Well, you've always been quite the idea mare."
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                                            27.
                                            >Radio's chest puffs out a little, but you're unsure if she's aware of this or not.
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                                            28.
                                            >"Heh, well, you know..."
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                                            29.
                                            "So... What's with the box?"
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                                            30.
                                            >"The- Oh!"
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                                            31.
                                            >Rads grabs the box by a makeshift handle on its top with her mouth and hoists it up onto your bed.
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                                            32.
                                            >"It's your Valentine's present!"
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                                            33.
                                            >A colorful shoebox with a plethora of little fantasy doodles strewn about it.
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                                            34.
                                            >"Ehe... I kinda got distracted and started messing around..."
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                                            35.
                                            >You wouldn't have it any other way.
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                                            36.
                                            "Man... All I got you was a card and a little box of chocolates."
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                                            37.
                                            >"Hey, no comparing! You haven't even opened it yet!"
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                                            38.
                                            >Radio gives you a little prod on the knee. "And for the record, I'm cool with whatever. You know I'm not like that!"
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                                            39.
                                            >She leans in a bit. "That being said... You *did* get me peanut butter cups... right?"
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                                            40.
                                            "Totally, mare. Had to beat a little kid in rock paper scissors for the last one."
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                                            41.
                                            >Little dude kept using the forbidden 'shotgun' technique. Twas intense.
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                                            42.
                                            >Radio tilts her head. "Huh?"
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                                            43.
                                            >Did you say that out loud?
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                                            44.
                                            "Uh... Nevermind."
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                                            45.
                                            >Now it's your turn to clear your throat.
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                                            46.
                                            "Anyways... Wanna swap valentines? It's about that time. Probably."
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                                            47.
                                            >You squint at your alarm clock, which just so happens to be unplugged.
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                                            48.
                                            "What time is it exactly?"
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                                            49.
                                            >Radio taps her chin a little. "Hmm... Last I checked, it was around 4:30!"
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                                            50.
                                            "...PM?"
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                                            51.
                                            >She shakes her head. "Nope!"
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                                            52.
                                            "Huh."
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                                            53.
                                            >No wonder you're tired.
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                                            54.
                                            "You've a very impatient little mare."
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                                            55.
                                            >Radio simply keeps smiling onward.
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                                            56.
                                            
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                                            57.
                                            >You pull off your covers and get out of bed, making sure to get a good stretch in as you do.
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                                            58.
                                            "Okay mare, time to go grab your valentine from the super secret spot I put it in."
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                                            59.
                                            >Also known as your dresser.
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                                            60.
                                            >"You don't have pants on?"
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                                            61.
                                            >You can't help but chuckle at the hint of befuddlement in her casual tone.
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                                            62.
                                            "It might be cold outside but it sure is warm in bed! At least I'm covered, right?"
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                                            63.
                                            >Radio tilts her head a bit as she glances down at your crotch more deliberately.
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                                            64.
                                            >"Hearts?"
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                                            65.
                                            >Ah, you forgot you had on your lucky heart boxers that any self-respecting gentleman has at his disposal!
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                                            66.
                                            >Or maybe that's just a you thing.
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                                            67.
                                            "Indeed! Can't say I'm not dressed for the occasion now, huh?"
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                                            68.
                                            >For a moment, there's an almost surprised look on her face, but she quickly shakes it off with a shrug and a wiggle.
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                                            69.
                                            >"I *could* say you're a tad under-dressed, but this is *your* room, so... Ya know."
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                                            70.
                                            "Well I suppose I could put on some pants before I grab your stuff..."
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                                            71.
                                            >"My stuff?"
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                                            72.
                                            "Yeah, your stuff."
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                                            73.
                                            >Radio looks up at you with renewed excitement, now trotting in place a little.
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                                            74.
                                            "Alrighty chief, I'm gonna go get ready while you're getting ready! I gotta prepare for my presentation, you hear?"
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                                            75.
                                            >Presentation?
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                                            76.
                                            >What is she presenting?
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                                            77.
                                            >Before you can question her, Radio is already halfway out the door with her shoebox, humming a distinct tune.
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                                            78.
                                            >Sounds like one of the Chocobo themes, but it's hard to pinpoint which one considering she's already gone by the time you notice.
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                                            79.
                                            "...Okay."
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                                            80.
                                            >Now by your lonesome, you take the liberty to close your door and change.
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                                            81.
                                            >With your skivvies now hidden from Rads' virgin eyes, you take her valentine from the top drawer.
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                                            82.
                                            >The heart-shaped box of peanut butter cups wasn't particularly big, but it *was* the good stuff.
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                                            83.
                                            >It even had a 'bonus' marshmallow cup which is totally not offloaded extra stock.
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                                            84.
                                            >You think she'll dig it.
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                                            85.
                                            >That being said, a part of you wishes you could afford to do something more substantial than dollar store chocolates and a card with a crease in it...
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                                            86.
                                            >You shake your head.
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                                            87.
                                            >It's the thought that counts.
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                                            88.
                                            >And by god are you thinking.
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                                            89.
                                            >The rapping of a hoof brings your attention to the door.
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                                            90.
                                            >"You decent, chief?"
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                                            91.
                                            >You snort.
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                                            92.
                                            "It's almost like you're implying I wasn't before! Besides, I'm not the one who's always running around nude."
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                                            93.
                                            >"H-hey! I wear clothes! Just, you know, not a lot of bottoms..."
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                                            94.
                                            >Radio begins to trail off as you walk up to the door, but is quick to pipe up again as you start turning the handle.
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                                            95.
                                            >"That uh- that being said... I'll have you know I've remedied *my* indecency as well!"
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                                            96.
                                            >As you open your door, you raise an eyebrow at a seemingly unchanged Rads.
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                                            97.
                                            "Whaddya mean? You look the same to me."
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                                            98.
                                            >"Are you sure? Check *this* out!"
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                                            99.
                                            >Radio proceeds to strike an awkward pose that brings attention to her little rump.
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                                            100.
                                            >"Bam! Now we match!"
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                                            101.
                                            >Besides her oversized valentines sweater, your lovable dork is now wearing adorable heart-print... undies.
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                                            102.
                                            >"Am I uhm... wearing 'em right, chief?"
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                                            103.
                                            
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                                            104.
                                            >You blankly stare at her flank, not really registering Radio starting to fidget as you take too long to answer.
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                                            105.
                                            >Luckily, she didn't accidentally give you an angle that would bring attention to anything besides her choice in undergarment.
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                                            106.
                                            >Not like you'd see anything substantial in the first place. It's... loose on her.
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                                            107.
                                            >Somehow that makes it cuter?
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                                            108.
                                            >You pinch the bridge of your nose and inhale sharply.
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                                            109.
                                            >You're not sure what's gotten into you.
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                                            110.
                                            >Or her.
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                                            111.
                                            >How about we stop looking at her butt, okay?
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                                            112.
                                            >You turn your attention to Radio's face.
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                                            113.
                                            >She totes a sheepish grin which you're sure was much more confident when she started.
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                                            114.
                                            >There's gotta be a lot going on in that noggin of hers right now.
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                                            115.
                                            >Let's try to ease that uh... tension?
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                                            116.
                                            >No clue what to call this.
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                                            117.
                                            "Well... They certainly match mine."
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                                            118.
                                            >Radio lets out a nervous laugh as she settles into a more normal stance.
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                                            119.
                                            >"Y-yeah... I was kinda like 'Woah! You got some too?' Didn't uh- didn't expect that at all! Happy coincidence or... something."
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                                            120.
                                            "Where did you even get those?"
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                                            121.
                                            >Radio lifts a hindleg and gives it a brief wiggle. "Same place I got the sweater! The thrift store down the block had a whole buncha stuff with hearts on em!"
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                                            122.
                                            >You stifle a laugh, making Radio's ears pin slightly.
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                                            123.
                                            "You bought panties at a thrift store?"
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                                            124.
                                            >She takes a step forward, a frown on her face. "T-they're not panties! They're... They're uhm..."
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                                            125.
                                            >Her nose scrunches as she thinks.
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                                            126.
                                            >"...Briefs?"
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                                            127.
                                            "Those are *not* men's underwear, Rads."
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                                            128.
                                            >Radio's embarrassment is clear as day as she huffs. "Well they're not women's either! They're made for ponies!"
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                                            129.
                                            >She averts her gaze as she continues to pout. "And for the record, they were SEALED. Inna box!"
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                                            130.
                                            "I think you made your point, Rads."
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                                            131.
                                            >You tussle her mane a little.
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                                            132.
                                            "No hard feelings?"
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                                            133.
                                            >"Whuh- of course not! I just... I just thought this would be fun. Getting dressed up, I mean."
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                                            134.
                                            >It certainly wasn't a 'going out' fit, but she looks more than ready to curl up and watch a couple romcoms.
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                                            135.
                                            >Huh.
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                                            136.
                                            >That sounds like a good idea for later.
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                                            137.
                                            >Radio strokes her mane as she idly shuffles in place.
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                                            138.
                                            >"I'm not... good at this."
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                                            139.
                                            "Good at what?"
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                                            140.
                                            >With Radio quietly looking at the ground, you kneel down and gently place a hand on her cheek.
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                                            141.
                                            >She hesitates as she looks up at you, but your reassuring smile calms her nerves enough to speak up.
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                                            142.
                                            >"Feelings and stuff! They're weird a-and funny and fuzzy..."
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                                            143.
                                            "Well... what do you feel right now, Rads?"
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                                            144.
                                            >"I..."
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                                            145.
                                            >Radio sets a shaky hoof against your chest.
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                                            146.
                                            >"I wanna... hug you? Would that... be okay?"
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                                            147.
                                            "I dunno mare... what if I get cooties?"
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                                            148.
                                            >Radio takes a step forward and butts her head into your chest.
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                                            149.
                                            >"S-shuddup..."
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                                            150.
                                            "Yeah yeah, bring it in heartbutt."
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                                            151.
                                            >Radio laughs softly as she wraps her forelegs around you and lays her head on your shoulder.
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                                            152.
                                            >"Said the heartbutt…"
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                                            153.
                                            >You return the hug with a chuckle and just as much enthusiasm.
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                                            154.
                                            "Happy Valentines, Rads."
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                                            155.
                                            >"Happy Hearts and Hooves, chief."
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                                            156.
                                            >You think... cards and candy can wait a while longer.
 
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