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: - a lizard (killer newt).
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@ "Dudley? Dudley? Ummm.... little help?"
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d "It could be a killer anything and RN God would be targeting you personally."
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d "And I was just about to wrap up my Dear Dogley segment, before you interrupted."
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d "Dear Thievelda... when the Ludios vault guard catches you in the act..."
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d "Yelling 'It's not what it seems!' is NOT how you start the most convincing alibi."
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d "You can learn the start of the perfect alibi, as well as other methods of verbal coercion..."
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d "In my new book, Talking Your Hand Out Of The Cookie Jar: A Rogue's Guide To #chat."
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d "Available now for a literal steal at $199.99 by calling 857-9309 right NOW!"
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d "No refunds. Expect 6-8 centuries delivery. Pages sold separately."
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The killer newt is killed!
@ "Good thing this vorpal tin opener came through the portal earlier."
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