Swear (ARC)

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by  Malkin Nina

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TITLE: Swear
AUTHOR: Nina Malkin
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—You are so lovely in slumber.
—Ha! Why, because I’m silent?
—No, not at all. It’s a certain vulnerability you rarely display
when awake.
—Why did you wake me then?
—I did not wake you.
—So I’m dreaming?
—Dreaming? Hardly. Dreams are for children.
—Huh . . . I’ve heard of people talking in their sleep, but
not conversing.
—Ah, but you’re often surprised by your own abilities, the things
you can do.
—That’s true. Especially where you’re concerned.
—For instance, did you know you could do this in your sleep?
—No . . . no, I didn’t.
—And what of this?
—Oh, no. Oh, no . . .
—And this . . . and this . . . and this . . .