"How are you going to practice tomorrow with a bruised leg like this?" Adrian asked worriedly.Ethan moved his leg in a circular motion a few times, then looked up at Adrian and smiled."No problem. I'll put some more ointment on tonight before bed, and it should be healed by tomorrow. It usually does," Ethan said.Adrian sighed. "Don't make a habit of getting injured, Captain."Ethan just chuckled, then put on his sandals and stood up. "Want to have dinner with me? There's a new seafood restaurant behind the informatics building. They say the shrimp are huge.""I have an assignment to finish tonight, and there's a quiz tomorrow in second grade," Adrian said. "I don't have time."Adrian grabbed a broom and mop and headed for the bathroom, but Ethan held his hand."I'll help you," Ethan said. "But dinner, first.""Hey, no need," Adrian said. "It's my job, and you're injured too. Come on, go home and rest.""Hmm, okay," Ethan said, letting go of Adrian's hand. "I'm going." Ethan exited
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