"Your family's pretty important, right, Marcus?" you begin. "I've heard they're on the board of directors for Camp Cedarcrest. That has to mean a lot to them—working to help other people, trying to be good leaders, trying to do the right thing. They've probably had to make some hard decisions over the years."
But something in your voice must not sound sincere, because Marcus's eyes narrow. "You messing with me, Pika Shimon Capela? What are you talking about?"
"Just that you probably miss your family!" you say, backpedaling hastily.
"Yeah, I do," he says. He's still looking at you suspiciously, though, and you're pretty sure you've missed your chance to say anything about the votes on the board of directors.
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