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// IV. Absence 
// Story: The Library's Volunteer 
// by Monochromatic 
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The phone call had been brief.

She was really sorry, Daring had said, her voice quite low, but she couldn’t volunteer this week. 

Thank you for understanding. 

Ambris hadn’t dared asked what was wrong. She supposed she’d find out eventually.

It was a lonely week in the library.