[Thom's spirits seem thoroughly lifted now at least.] That's good to know, then... talk about starting things off on the wrong foot. I'm Thom, Thom Creed. [He was learning to say his full name without flinching here, being Thom Creed without the shadow of Hal Creed and the Wilson tower disaster looming over him. Not that he ever let himself be cowed with the shame of it before.]
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