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"What does the teacher mean?" Vegi wondered. "Who is who in this example? Does the teacher mean himself and us? Us and Theodahad? But in this context... But isn't that the point? The issue isn't about parting ways, but about the teacher being happy..."
"I would help the first one, but I would maintain a friendship with both," she finally replied, deciding not to change the subject and play by the rules. "Even if it's just a pen-pal friendship. But a truly close person will always remain close, even at a distance."