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....the wall clock  showed four whether daytime or nighttime  was  an old argument,  quickly freshened up and began checking the two bags, soon he and sharu were to  stay away from each other for a while,  he was not  happy at this decision but Jessica had given a sound suggestion as long as he didn't  ibd a suitable companion  sharu must stay elsewhere,  he could time travel  anywhere anytime  freely