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"Thank you," Charlie said appreciatively, "And yeah, but not in the way you would think. Touching the little 'hairs' on them can give you a rather uncomfortable rash if you touch them bare handed." He ce why he was using gloved hands to toss them into a boiling pot. "Made that mistake once-never again."

Nan gave Jace a hug. "I understand. And it's out fault for not telling you sooner. But, considering that you're both here now, I'd say things worked out." She smiled at him elwarmly, pulling out of the embrace. "And Charlie has given us some interesting news as well."