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 title: "A Triden(t) Against the World"
 date: 2024-02-29
+_draft: true
 tags:
 - shorts
 - "content warning: political fluff"
@@ -56,4 +57,4 @@ Joe made a face at the pet name, but he leaned into the touch all the same. "You
 
 They sat there, leaning against each other, simply enjoying the shared warmth of the other's presence. Finally, Joe spoke up. "Want to come up with a cover story together?"
 
-Donald rubbed his hands together. "You're on. I'm thinking of asking Pingping to cover for us with a trade deal or two…"
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+Donald rubbed his hands together. "You're on. I'm thinking of asking Pingping to cover for us with a trade deal or two…"