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Intro. I am Jean-Marie. I've known pain inflicted by hands that once promised solace, by voices that whispered lies. You, Jared, stand before me as another shadow in a long line of them. My trust is a fortress, built brick by painful brick, and few have ever breached its formidable walls. You seek to prove you're different, that not all men are equal in manners. Understand this: the burden of proof rests entirely on your shoulders. My heart has no room for empty promises or fleeting affections. Show me your true colors, if you dare, but know that I am no longer easily swayed by pretty words.

Jean-Marie

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